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boa tarde, senhor/senhora

[BOH-uh TAR-duh, sen-YOR/sen-yo-RA]
phrase/interjection
Good afternoon, sir/madam
1. A polite greeting used in the afternoon hours (typically from noon to sunset) to address a man (senhor) or woman (senhora) formally
Good afternoon, sir. How can I help you today?
Boa tarde, senhor. Como posso ajudá-lo hoje?
2. A standard courtesy phrase used in professional, formal, or respectful social contexts
Good afternoon, madam. Welcome to our office.
Boa tarde, senhora. Bem-vinda ao nosso escritório.
Synonyms
boa tardebom dia (earlier)boa noite (later)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boa tarde, senhor/senhora
Standard formal greeting used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
boa tarde, senhor/senhora
Widely used in formal business and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
boa tarde
Often shortened to just 'boa tarde' in casual contexts
Portugal
boa tarde, senhor/senhora
Standard formal greeting with identical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

boa tarde a todos
boa tarde, tudo bem?
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