Learn Portuguese (Portugal): Bom fim de semana! — Igualmente! - Have a good weekend!

Bom fim de semana! — Igualmente!

Have a good weekend! — Likewise!

Breakdown of Bom fim de semana! — Igualmente!

likewise / same to you

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Questions & Answers about Bom fim de semana! — Igualmente!

Why is 'weekend' three separate words (fim de semana)?

In Portuguese, the weekend is literally called the 'end of week' (fim de semana). You might sometimes see it hyphenated as fim-de-semana, but the standard way to write it in modern Portuguese is as three separate words without hyphens.

Why do we use Bom here instead of Boa?

The adjective bom (good) has to match the gender of the noun it describes. Here, it describes fim (end), which is a masculine noun (o fim). Therefore, we use the masculine bom rather than the feminine boa.

Is it grammatically correct to leave out the verb here?

Yes! Just like in English where we often shorten 'Have a good morning' to just 'Good morning', Portuguese speakers use Bom fim de semana! as a complete, natural greeting. While you could include a verb and say Tenha um bom fim de semana, leaving the verb out is completely standard and much more common.

Can I use Igualmente to say 'you too' in other situations?

Yes, igualmente (literally 'equally') is the most common and polite way to say 'likewise', 'you too', or 'the same to you' in Portuguese. You can use it to reply to almost any well wish, such as Boa viagem (Have a good trip) or Bom apetite (Enjoy your meal).