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boas viagens

[BOH-as vee-AH-zhens]
interjection/noun phrasefeminine
have a good trip / safe travels
1. A polite expression wishing someone a pleasant and safe journey
Before she left for her vacation, I said 'Have a good trip!' to her.
Antes dela sair de férias, eu disse 'Boas viagens!' para ela.
2. A farewell greeting used when someone is departing on a trip or journey
As my friend got on the airplane, I waved and wished him safe travels.
Quando meu amigo entrou no avião, acenei e desejei boas viagens para ele.
NYC Slang
safe travels / have a good trip
Synonyms
bom caminhofeliz viagemque viaje bemtenha uma boa jornada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boas viagens
Most common and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
boas viagens
Standard usage, very common in business and casual contexts
Portugal
bom caminho / feliz viagem
Slightly more formal alternatives preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

bom caminho
feliz viagem
que aproveite a viagem
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