Portuguese Phrase
Bom dia, pessoal!
Meaning
A friendly, informal way to say 'Good morning, everyone!' to a group of people. It combines the standard morning greeting with a casual collective address.
When to use
Use it in the morning (roughly until 12 p.m.) when speaking to a group—classmates, coworkers, friends, or a class. It’s informal, so avoid it in very formal business meetings or with strangers you need to address politely.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bomdia,pessoal!
Bom dia
A fixed greeting meaning 'good morning', used until around noon.
pessoal
Colloquial noun meaning 'people' or 'everyone', used to address a group informally.
Comma usage
In Portuguese, a comma often separates the greeting from the address, just like in English.
🗨In Conversation
Bom dia, pessoal!
Good morning, everyone!
Bom dia! Como vocês estão?
Good morning! How are you all?
✕Common Mistakes
Bom dia, pessoa!
"Pessoa" is singular (person). Use "pessoal" for a group.
Bom dia pessoal!
Missing the comma makes the phrase feel rushed; the comma separates the greeting from the address.
Bom tarde, pessoal!
"Bom tarde" is incorrect; the correct afternoon greeting is "Boa tarde".
↔Alternatives
Bom dia a todos!
Good morning to all!
Oi, gente!
Hi, folks!
Bom dia, gente!
Good morning, folks!
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, greetings are a key part of daily etiquette. "Bom dia" is used until about noon, after which "Boa tarde" (good afternoon) takes over. "Pessoal" is informal; in a formal setting you would say "Bom dia a todos" or simply "Bom dia" without the address. Also, Brazilians often add a warm smile and eye contact when saying the phrase.