durma bem (sleep well)

[DUR-muh baym]

verb phrase

sleep well

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

I'm going to bed now. Sleep well!

Vou para a cama agora. Durma bem!

2. An expression of care and good wishes before someone goes to sleep

Good night, sweet dreams, sleep well.

Boa noite, bons sonhos, durma bem.

NYC Slang

sleep tight

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

durma bem

Most common standard form in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

durma bem / boa noite

Interchangeable usage

São Paulo

durma bem

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'durma'

Portugal

durma bem / durma descansado(a)

Portuguese often uses 'durma descansado' or 'tenha uma boa noite'

boa noite e bons sonhos

que descanse bem

durma com os anjos

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