How to Say ‘Good morning!’ in Portuguese
Bom dia!
bohm DEE-yah
[bohm DEE-yah]
💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, the o in bom is very reduced, so bom dia sounds closer to (bohn DEE-ah) than a fully clear bom. The om is nasal too, like in bom, bom trabalho, bom apetite.
Phrase Breakdown
Bom
[bohm]
Good
Used to express a positive greeting.
Bom dia, como você está?
Good morning, how are you?
dia
[DEE-yah]
Day
In this context, part of a greeting.
O dia começa bem com um café forte.
The day starts well with a strong coffee.
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