🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese phrases

How to say “Enjoy your meal” in Brazilian Portuguese

Bom apetite!

bohn ah-peh-CHEE-chee!

Literally: good appetiteneutral

Said to people about to eat, even strangers you pass at a table. The polite reply is "Obrigado/a, igualmente" ("Thanks, you too").

Other ways to say it

Brazilian PortuguesePronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Bom proveito!bohn proh-VAY-too!Enjoy!Also common, especially in Portugal
Igualmenteee-gwow-MEN-cheeLikewiseReply

In a sentence

A comida chegou. Bom apetite!

ah koh-MEE-dah sheh-GOH. bohn ah-peh-CHEE-chee!

The food is here. Enjoy your meal!

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