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

Bom dia, senhora doutora.

bohng DEE-ah seh-NYOH-rah doh-TOH-ruh

[bohng DEE-ah seh-NYOH-rah doh-TOH-ruh]

Phrase Breakdown

Bom dia,

bohng DEE-ah

Good morning,

A greeting used until lunchtime. 'Bom' is nasal, with the lips closing at the end.

Example

Bom dia, tudo bem?

Good morning, all well?

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.

senhora doutora.

seh-NYOH-rah doh-TOH-ruh

doctor (to a woman, formal).

A respectful way to address a female doctor. Say it 'sə-NHO-ra doh-TO-ra'.

Example

Obrigada, senhora doutora.

Thank you, doctor.

Words in this phrase

senhora

[seh-NYOH-rah]

you (polite, to a woman); madam

Polite way to address a woman as 'you', used with the third-person verb.

Example

A senhora precisa de ajuda?

Do you need help, madam?

doutora

[doh-TOH-ruh]

Doctor (female)

Polite title for a woman with a university degree, very common in Portuguese offices.

Example

Bom dia, Doutora Marta.

Good morning, Doctor Marta.

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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