For today’s podcast, we’re going to look at greetings, some of which are specific to the New Year, and others that you can use for other occasions. We’re going to look at greetings that use the subjunctive, as well as some basic phrases. The podcast is a bit more conversational with less text to look at than past podcasts, so we’ll see how it works out.

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Feliz Ano Novo! Happy New Year!
Lhe desejo muita paz, saúde e amor. I wish you lots of peace, health, and love.
Que tenha muito sucesso este ano. May you have lots of success this year.
Espero que o próximo ano lhe traga muita felicidade. I hope this year brings you much happiness.
Tudo de bom para você. All the best.
Mande um abraço para sua família. Give my regards to your family. (or Say hi to your family for me)
Um brinde ao Ano Novo! A toast to the New Year!

Highlights:

to wish = desejar

subjunctive, third person of ter (to have) = tenha

subjunctive, third person of trazer (to bring) = traga

subjunctive, third person of mandar (to send) = mande

health = saúde

hug = abraço

happiness = felicidade

success = sucesso

tudo de bom = all the best

toast = brinde