Boa noite
Good night
Language note: Used both as a farewell and a greeting in the nighttime.
Culture note: Portugual's nightlife culture involves eating late, so 'boa noite' is versatile.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Boa
[BOH-ah]
good night
A greeting used in the evening or at night before leaving someone.
Boa noite, a sua mesa está pronta.
Good night, your table is ready.
noite
[NOY-teh]
night
The time between evening and morning; the period of darkness.
Tenha uma boa noite e aproveite o jantar.
Have a good night and enjoy the dinner.
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