How to say “Good morning” in Portuguese
The most common way to say “good morning” in Portuguese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Bom dia
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Portuguese
Bom dia, Como você está?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Portuguese?
"Good morning" in Portuguese is "Bom dia". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Bom dia" written in Portuguese?
"Bom dia" is the standard written form in Portuguese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Bom dia" in Portuguese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Bom dia" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Bom dia" mean in English?
"Bom dia" is the Portuguese way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Portuguese?
Many languages — including Portuguese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Bom dia" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Portuguese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Portuguese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Bom dia" or any other Portuguese text.