Buena suerte
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To wish someone luck in Argentina say Buena suerte, or the short Suerte. Mucha suerte is warmer and a bit stronger.
Meaning: wish for success (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buena suerte | neutral |
| Suerte | casual |
| Mucha suerte | warm |
Use it before an exam, an interview or a match. A common way is ¡Que tengas mucha suerte!
Is it said differently in some regions?
People often add éxitos in more formal settings, as in Mucha suerte y éxitos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The subjunctive Que te vaya bien means "I hope it goes well for you" and is also very common.
Did you know?
- Many Argentines knock on wood with the phrase toco madera to avoid bad luck.
Examples in context
- ¡Mucha suerte en la entrevista!Good luck at the interview!
- Que te vaya bien en el examen.I hope the exam goes well for you.
Example conversation
Rodrigo wishes his sister Daniela luck before her job interview in Buenos Aires.
- RodrigoMucha suerte hoy, Dani.Good luck today, Dani.
- DanielaGracias, estoy nerviosa.Thanks, I am nervous.
- RodrigoVas a estar bárbara.You will do great.
