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How to Say ‘Have a good shift’ in Portuguese

Bom trabalho

bohng truh-BAH-lyoo

[bohng truh-BAH-lyoo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portuguese people often say bom trabalho as a goodbye to someone who's still working, like a driver or shop assistant. Saying it as you get out of the taxi ends things on a friendly note, even after a disagreement over the route.

Phrase Breakdown

Bom

[bohng]

good

Adjective meaning good; often used to react positively to plans or ideas.

Example

Esse horário é bom para mim.

That time is good for me.

trabalho

[truh-BAH-lyoo]

work

A noun meaning work, job tasks, or workload.

Example

O Trabalho aumentou antes das férias.

Work increased before the holidays.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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