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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
Synonyms
sorteboa venturafelicidadestudo de bom
Antonyms
má sorteazarinfelicidade

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

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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