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How to Say ‘Have a nice day!’ in Portuguese

Tenha um bom dia!

TEN-ya oong bohng DEE-ah

[TEN-ya oong bohng DEE-ah]

💬 Usage Tip: Tenha is the polite form of ter "to have" for telling someone you don't know well what to do. Swap the time of day to reuse it: Tenha uma boa tarde! "Have a good afternoon!". tarde is feminine, so um bom becomes uma boa.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Shop staff and café workers say this to strangers all the time, and you can say it back as you leave. The easy reply is Igualmente! "Likewise!".

Phrase Breakdown

Tenha

[TEN-ya]

have

To possess, own, or hold something.

Example

Tenha um bom dia!

Have a good day!

um bom dia!

oong bohng DEE-ah

a good day!

'Um' and 'bom' are both nasal. Say it 'oom bohn DEE-uh'.

Example

Desejo-lhe um bom dia!

I wish you a good day!

Words in this phrase

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

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.

dia

[DEE-ah]

day

A common noun meaning 'day'; it can refer to a calendar day or daily life in expressions.

Example

No dia da feira de carreiras, perguntei sobre o ambiente de trabalho.

On the day of the careers fair, I asked about the work environment.

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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