Portuguese Phrase
Tudo de bom!
Meaning
This is a versatile and warm idiomatic expression used to wish someone well in various situations. It literally translates to 'everything of good,' suggesting you hope for all positive things to happen to the person. It carries a friendly and sincere tone that is very common in Brazilian social culture.
When to use
Use this phrase when saying goodbye, ending a phone call, or closing a message. It is also a standard way to congratulate someone on a birthday or a new achievement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tudodebom
Tudo
An invariable indefinite pronoun meaning 'everything'. Unlike 'todo', it never changes its form based on gender or number.
De bom
The preposition 'de' followed by an adjective is a common way in Portuguese to refer to a quality as a concept, meaning 'of good' or 'good things'.
🗨In Conversation
Vou viajar amanhã para as férias!
I'm traveling tomorrow for vacation!
Que legal! Tudo de bom!
That's cool! All the best!
✕Common Mistakes
Tudo de bem!
Use 'bom' (good) as a noun here; 'bem' (well) is usually an adverb and doesn't fit this specific idiom.
Todo de bom!
'Todo' means 'every' or 'all of a specific thing,' while 'tudo' is the indefinite pronoun for 'everything' in general.
↔Alternatives
Felicidades!
Best wishes / Happiness!
Se cuida!
Take care!
Muita sorte!
Best of luck!
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'Tudo de bom' reflects the nation's generally optimistic and warm social etiquette. It is often used as a 'safety' phrase when you want to be polite but aren't sure how formal to be. It is frequently paired with a smile or a friendly gesture like a pat on the back.