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How to Say ‘Good morning, goodbye.’ in Portuguese

Bom dia, com licença.

bohng DEE-ah kohng lee-SEN-sah

[bohng DEE-ah kohng lee-SEN-sah]

💬 Usage Tip: com licença actually means "excuse me". You'd say it when entering an office or interrupting someone, not as a goodbye.

Phrase Breakdown

Bom dia,

bohng DEE-ah

Good morning,

A morning greeting. 'Bom' is nasal. Don't fully close your lips on the 'm'.

Example

Bom dia a todos!

Good morning, everyone!

Words in this phrase

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.

com licença.

kohng lee-SEN-sah

excuse me.

Used when entering a room or asking to pass. Say it 'kõ lee-SEN-suh'.

Example

Com licença, posso entrar?

Excuse me, may I come in?

Words in this phrase

com

[kohng]

with

Preposition used to connect an idea to a quality, person, or thing.

Example

Com experiência internacional, o candidato destaca-se mais.

With international experience, the candidate stands out more.

licença

[lee-SEN-sah]

permission

Permission; used with 'com' to politely ask to pass or enter.

Example

Peço licença para entrar.

I ask permission to come in.

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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