durma bem

[DUR-muh beh]

verb phrase

sleep well

1. A polite farewell expression wishing someone a good night's sleep

Good night, sleep well!

Boa noite, durma bem!

2. An informal greeting said before bedtime to wish restful sleep

I'm going to bed now. Sleep well.

Vou dormir agora. Durma bem.

NYC Slang

sleep tight

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

durma bem

Most common form; used informally and formally

São Paulo

durma bem

Standard usage, often shortened to 'durma bem' or 'bom sono'

Rio de Janeiro

durma bem

Common usage; may be abbreviated as 'durma' in very informal contexts

Portugal

durma bem

Standard usage; equivalent to British 'sleep well'

bom sono

boa noite

que durma tranquilo

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