bom apetite

Portuguese

Etymology

Calque of French bon appétit.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ a.peˈt͡ʃi.t͡ʃi/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ a.peˈt͡ʃi.t͡ʃi/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ a.peˈt͡ʃi.te/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ ɐ.pɨˈti.tɨ/

Interjection

bom apetite

1. bon appétit (used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat)

   Synonym: bom proveito