Buenas tardes, mamá
The English phrase "good afternoon mom" is translated into Spanish as Buenas tardes, mamá.
Buenas tardes, mamá is a common and straightforward way to say "good afternoon, mom" in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
Use Buenas tardes specifically from the time after midday (lunchtime) until sunset, whereas Buenos días is used for the morning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tardes is the plural form of tarde (afternoon), and the adjective buenas must also be plural to agree with it.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a greeting like Buenas tardes is almost always accompanied by a beso, or a light kiss on the cheek, when greeting a mother.
- The word mamá was adapted into Spanish from the French word maman.
- While Buenas tardes is the standard greeting, some speakers use the shortened Buenas as a casual way to say hello regardless of the time of day.
Examples in context
- Buenas tardes, mamá. ¿Cómo te fue en el trabajo hoy?Good afternoon, mom. How was work today?
- Buenas tardes, madre. Agradezco todo el apoyo que me brindas.Good afternoon, mother. I appreciate all the support you give me.
- Hola, buenas tardes, mamá.Hello, good afternoon, mom.
- Buenas tardes, mamá, ¿cómo estás?Good afternoon, mom, how are you?
Example conversation
Alejandro arrives home from school and sees his mother in the living room.
- AlejandroBuenas tardes, mamá.Good afternoon, mom.
- SofíaBuenas tardes, Alejandro, ¿cómo te fue hoy?Good afternoon, Alejandro, how did it go today?
- AlejandroMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
- SofíaQué bueno, hijo.That's good, son.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, mamá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
