How to Say ‘Good afternoon’ in Portuguese
Boa tarde
BOH-uh TAHR-dsh
[BOH-uh TAHR-dsh]
💬 Usage Tip: It's boa, not bom, because tarde counts as a feminine word. Compare bom dia "good morning" with boa noite "good evening/night".
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Use it from lunchtime until dark. Greeting the driver this way when you get in sets a friendly tone.
Phrase Breakdown
Boa
[BOH-uh]
good
Describes something positive, like good conversation, good energy, or good company.
Boa conversa é mais perigosa do que um olhar bonito.
Good conversation is more dangerous than a pretty look.
tarde
[TAHR-dsh]
afternoon
Means the afternoon; often used in the greeting 'Boa tarde'.
Tarde aparece na expressão Boa tarde.
'Afternoon' appears in the expression 'Good afternoon.'
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