How to Say ‘Have a good night’ in Portuguese
Tenha uma boa noite
TEHN-yah OO-mah BOH-ah NOY-che
[TEHN-yah OO-mah BOH-ah NOY-che]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite expression to bid farewell in the evening.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Saying 'tenha uma boa noite' showcases an amicable and warm Portuguese demeanor.
Phrase Breakdown
Tenha uma
TEHN-yah OO-mah
Words in this phrase
Tenha
[TEHN-yah]
have a
Used to wish someone something, often as an instruction or offering.
Espero que tenha uma boa noite no restaurante.
I hope you have a good night at the restaurant.
uma
[OO-mah]
a
Used before words to define a singular noun.
Tenha uma boa noite após o jantar.
Have a good night after dinner.
Boa noite
BOH-ah NOY-che
Words in this phrase
boa
[BOH-ah]
good
Of high quality or standard, used here as part of a set greeting
A equipe deseja que você tenha uma boa noite.
The team wishes you have a good night.
noite
[NOY-che]
night
The time between evening and morning; the period of darkness.
Após a reserva, tenha uma boa noite!
After the reservation, have a good night!
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