Buena suerte
everyday, Mexico
Good luck in Mexican Spanish is Buena suerte. Mexicans also say Mucha suerte or just Suerte.
Meaning: wish for success (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Buena suerte | everyday, Mexico |
| Mucha suerte | warm |
| Suerte | short |
You say it before an exam, an interview, a trip or a match. Parents often add Que te vaya muy bien, meaning may it go well for you.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Que te vaya bien is also the usual wish when someone leaves, so you will hear it at doors and in goodbyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
Suerte is feminine, so you say la suerte and mucha suerte.
Did you know?
- Mexicans often say Que te vaya bien when you leave, which makes it a polite farewell as well as a good luck wish.
Examples in context
- Buena suerte en tu examen.Good luck on your exam.
- Mucha suerte, te lo mereces.Good luck, you deserve it.
- Que te vaya muy bien.I hope it goes very well for you.
Example conversation
Mom Carmen wishes her daughter Fer luck before an interview in Mexico City.
- CarmenHoy es tu entrevista, ¿verdad?Today is your interview, right?
- FerSí, a las diez. Estoy nerviosa.Yes, at ten. I am nervous.
- CarmenMucha suerte, hija. Te va a ir bien.Good luck, dear. It will go well.
