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How to Say ‘Enjoy your meal.’ in Portuguese

Bom proveito.

bohng proo-VAY-too

[bohng proo-VAY-too]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Servers, and even strangers passing your table, say this to anyone eating. A simple obrigado or obrigada is the usual reply.

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.

proveito

[proo-VAY-too]

benefit; enjoyment

In 'bom proveito' it means 'enjoy your meal'.

Example

Tirou proveito da viagem.

He made good use of the trip.

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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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