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bom sonho

[bom ˈsoɲu]
noun phrase / interjectionmasculinepl: bons sonhos
sweet dreams
1. A polite expression wishing someone pleasant dreams before sleep
Good night, sweet dreams!
Boa noite, bom sonho!
2. Used as a farewell greeting at night
Sleep well and have sweet dreams.
Durma bem e tenha bom sonho.
NYC Slang
sleep tight
Synonyms
bons sonhosque tenha bons sonhosque durma bem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bom sonho / bons sonhos
Most common form; used as nighttime greeting
Portugal
bom sonho / bons sonhos
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
bom sonho
Common colloquial nighttime farewell
São Paulo
bom sonho
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

boa noite e bom sonho
que tenha bons sonhos
durma com bons sonhos
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