boa tarde

[ˈbo.ɐ ˈtaɾ.dɨ]

interjection/noun phrasefeminine

good afternoon

1. A polite greeting used in the afternoon, typically from noon or early afternoon until sunset or early evening

Good afternoon! How are you today?

Boa tarde! Como você está?

2. A formal or informal farewell used when departing in the afternoon

I'll see you later. Good afternoon!

Até logo. Boa tarde!

NYC Slang

Yo, what's good? (afternoon equivalent, though less formal)

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Regional Variations

Brazil (General)

boa tarde

Standard greeting used from approximately 12 PM to 6 PM; very common in all social contexts

Rio de Janeiro

boa tarde

Used similarly to general Brazilian Portuguese; may blend into 'boa noite' earlier in evening due to sunset timing

São Paulo

boa tarde

Standard usage; professional and casual contexts; timing strictly observed in formal settings

Portugal

boa tarde

Used from early afternoon until dusk; slightly more formal tone than in Brazil

boa tarde e bênção (good afternoon and blessings - more formal/religious)

uma boa tarde (wishing someone a good afternoon)

no decorrer da tarde (during the afternoon - related temporal phrase)

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