Boa tarde.
Good afternoon.
Language note: Used from noon until around 7 PM.
Culture note: Common in both casual and formal settings.
Context: The class ends, and it's the afternoon now.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Boa
[boh-ah]
Good
Used to express satisfaction or quality.
Passei uma boa tarde no parque.
I spent a good afternoon at the park.
tarde
[tar-deh]
afternoon
The period between noon and evening.
A tarde foi relaxante.
The afternoon was relaxing.
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