buenas tardes

[ˈbwenas ˈtarðes]

interjection/noun phrasefeminine

boa tarde

1. A greeting used in the afternoon (typically from noon/early afternoon until evening/sunset)

Good afternoon! How are you doing?

Boa tarde! Como você está?

2. A polite salutation used when meeting someone or entering a place during afternoon hours

I said 'good afternoon' to the receptionist when I arrived at the office.

Eu disse 'boa tarde' para a recepcionista quando cheguei ao escritório.

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General Brazilian

boa tarde

Standard greeting used throughout Brazil in the afternoon

Portugal

boa tarde

Standard greeting used in Portugal, same as Brazilian usage

Spain

buenas tardes

Original Spanish phrase, used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries

buenas tardes a todos (good afternoon to everyone)

buenas tardes, ¿qué tal? (good afternoon, how are things?)

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