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boa noite

[BOH-uh NOY-tuh]
interjection/noun phrasefeminine
good evening; good night
1. A polite greeting used in the evening, typically from late afternoon onwards until bedtime
I greeted my neighbor with a friendly 'good evening' as the sun was setting.
Cumprimentei meu vizinho com um amigável 'boa noite' enquanto o sol se punha.
2. A farewell expression used when saying goodbye in the evening or before sleep
Before leaving the party, she said 'good night' to everyone.
Antes de sair da festa, ela disse 'boa noite' para todos.
NYC Slang
'yo, good night' or 'good evening' depending on context
Synonyms
boa tarde (good afternoon - used in late afternoon transition)descansa (rest well)durma bem (sleep well)
Antonyms
bom dia (good morning)boa tarde (good afternoon)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
boa noite
Standard greeting used from evening onwards
Rio de Janeiro
boa noite
Used identically; may be followed by informal additions like 'beleza?'
São Paulo
boa noite
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated in casual contexts
Portugal
boa noite
Identical usage; formal and widely accepted greeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

boa noite e bom dormir (good night and sleep well)
que tenhas uma boa noite (may you have a good night)
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