Portuguese Phrase
Bom dia pra você também.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard polite response to someone who has already wished you a good morning. It uses the contraction 'pra' (short for 'para') and the word 'também' to reciprocate the well-wish.
When to use
Use this phrase exclusively as a reply when someone says 'Bom dia' to you first. It is appropriate for both professional environments and casual social interactions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bomdiapravocêtambém
Bom dia
Literally 'Good day', used as 'Good morning' until noon.
Pra
A very common spoken contraction of the preposition 'para' (for/to).
Também
The Portuguese word for 'also' or 'too', placed at the end of the response for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Bom dia! Como você está?
Good morning! How are you?
Bom dia pra você também. Estou bem, obrigado.
Good morning to you too. I am well, thank you.
✕Common Mistakes
Bom dia você também.
You need the preposition 'pra' or 'para' to indicate who the good morning is for.
Bom dia pra você também!
Ensure the nasal sound in 'também' is pronounced correctly; avoid making it sound like 'tamben'.
↔Alternatives
Igualmente.
Likewise.
Para você também.
To you as well (more formal).
Bom dia!
Good morning! (Simple reciprocation).
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, greetings are a vital part of social etiquette. Using the contraction 'pra' instead of 'para' is a hallmark of natural, conversational Brazilian Portuguese and will make you sound less like a textbook and more like a local.