boa sorte

[BOH-uh SOR-tuh]

noun phrasefemininepl: boas sortes

good luck

1. An expression of hope that someone will have success or good fortune in an endeavor

Good luck on your exam tomorrow!

Boa sorte na sua prova amanhã!

2. A wish for favorable outcomes or positive results

Good luck with your job interview.

Boa sorte na sua entrevista de emprego.

NYC Slang

good luck / break a leg

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General Brazilian

boa sorte

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

boa sorte

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'boa'

São Paulo

boa sorte

Standard usage, commonly used in business contexts

Portugal

boa sorte

Standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese

dar boa sorte - to wish good luck

ter boa sorte - to be lucky

com boa sorte - with good fortune

de boa sorte - luckily

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