Portuguese Phrase
Não, bom tempo pela frente.
Meaning
The speaker is responding negatively to a suggestion or question about bad weather, assuring that the upcoming weather will be good. It conveys optimism about the forecast.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when someone asks if it will rain, be cold, or otherwise be unpleasant. It’s perfect for a quick, friendly reassurance that the weather will stay pleasant.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Não,bomtempopelafrente.
Não (negation)
An adverb used to negate a statement; placed before the clause it negates.
bom (adjective agreement)
Masculine singular adjective agreeing with the noun 'tempo'.
tempo (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning 'weather' or 'time', here referring to weather.
pela (por + a)
Contraction of the preposition 'por' + feminine article 'a', used before feminine nouns like 'frente'.
frente (noun)
Feminine singular noun meaning 'front' or 'ahead', indicating something upcoming.
🗨In Conversation
Vai chover hoje?
Is it going to rain today?
Não, bom tempo pela frente.
No, good weather ahead.
✕Common Mistakes
Não, bom tempo por frente.
Use the contraction 'pela' (por + a) before the feminine noun 'frente'.
Não, bom tempo à frente.
‘À frente’ means ‘ahead’ in a spatial sense (like moving forward) and sounds unnatural in this weather context.
Não, bom tempo frente.
Missing the preposition makes the phrase grammatically incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Não, vai fazer sol.
No, it will be sunny.
Não, o tempo vai melhorar.
No, the weather will improve.
Não, o céu está limpo.
No, the sky is clear.
Cultural Tip
Talking about the weather is a staple of everyday Brazilian conversation. The expression 'pela frente' is informal and idiomatic, giving the sentence a relaxed, friendly tone. It’s commonly heard in casual chats, on radio forecasts, and even in social media posts about upcoming weekend plans.