Short answer: "good morning" in Portuguese is Bom dia.
Bom dia, the core translation
The default way to say "good morning" in Portuguese is Bom dia. Pronounced roughly bohn DEE-ah.
When Portuguese speakers actually use it
Used until noon; "boa tarde" after that.
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FAQ
What's the most polite way to say "good morning" in Portuguese?
Bom dia is the safe polite option in every register. Tone of voice does more work than word choice in Portuguese.
How do I pronounce Bom dia?
Roughly bohn DEE-ah. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.