Buena suerte
neutral
The standard way to wish a guy good luck is Buena suerte. With a friend you can add amigo or hermano, as in Mucha suerte, amigo. It is also called Que te vaya bien.
Meaning: wish of success to a male friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buena suerte | neutral |
| Mucha suerte, amigo | casual |
| Que te vaya bien | friendly |
Buena suerte does not change with the gender of the listener. To make it personal for a guy, add his name or a friendly word like amigo, hermano or compa.
Which one should you use?
Que te vaya bien wishes that things go well for him and fits before an exam, a trip or a date. Mucha suerte is a little warmer than buena suerte.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Hermano and amigo are used across Latin America. In Spain a friend often says tío or chaval instead.
Did you know?
- Suerte alone is a very common short wish, and people also say ¡Mucha mierda! to actors before a show.
Examples in context
- Buena suerte en tu examen, Carlos.Good luck on your exam, Carlos.
- Mucha suerte, amigo.Lots of luck, my friend.
- Que te vaya bien en la entrevista.I hope the interview goes well for you.
Example conversation
Elena wishes her friend Andrés luck before his job interview.
- ElenaAndrés, mucha suerte hoy.Andrés, lots of luck today.
- AndrésGracias, estoy nervioso.Thanks, I am nervous.
- ElenaTranquilo, que te vaya bien.Relax, I hope it goes well.
