bueno
/ˈbweno/
The English word "good" can be translated as bueno in Spanish to mean pleasant or enjoyable.
bueno is used to describe things that are pleasant, enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While bueno describes something in a general sense, native speakers more commonly use rico or delicioso when specifically describing food that tastes good.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bueno changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. It becomes buena when describing a feminine noun, and it has plural forms: buenos for masculine nouns and buenas for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbweno/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, it is common to answer the phone by saying ¿bueno?, which sounds like a question asking if the other person is there.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone bueno or buena can imply they are physically attractive or sexually appealing rather than just having a good character.
- The word bueno can function as a 'filler' word in conversation, similar to how English speakers use 'well…' or 'um…' to pause and think.
Examples in context
- Fue un rey bueno.He was a good king.This sentence shows how to use bueno to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #1356464 by marcelostockle, translation #1356323 by CK
- No era muy bueno.It wasn't very good.This sentence demonstrates using bueno to describe the quality of an object.Tatoeba #2096333 by Shishir, translation #1897744 by CK
- Esto no es bueno.This is no good.This sentence shows how to use bueno in a negative context.Tatoeba #4329300 by pchamorro, translation #3363714 by CK
- Bueno, gracias.Good, thank you.
- Está bueno.It's good.
- ¡Qué bueno!How wonderful!
- Estoy bien.I'm good.
- ¡Muy bien!Very good!
- ¡Hasta luego y que estés bien!See you later and take care!
- Tu nuevo auto está estupendo.Your new car looks fantastic.
- ¡Todo salió estupendo!Everything went great!
- Tenemos una idea estupenda.We have a brilliant idea.
- ¡Qué genial!How great!
- Me parece genial.It seems fantastic to me.
- Tu trabajo está genial.Your work is awesome.
- Tu trabajo es excelente.Your work is excellent.
- Mis felicitaciones, has hecho un trabajo excelente.Congratulations, you've done an excellent job.
- ¡Qué excelente noticia!What excellent news!
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Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a movie they just watched.
- JavierMe gustó la película, fue un momento bueno.I liked the movie, it was a good moment.
- MaríaSí, el final fue muy emocionante.Yes, the ending was very exciting.
- Javier¿Crees que el libro sea igual de bueno?Do you think the book is just as good?
- MaríaSeguro que sí, Javier.I'm sure it is, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bueno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
