Buena suerte
everyday
To wish someone good luck in Venezuela, say Buena suerte or Mucha suerte. Éxitos is a shorter wish for success, often used in messages.
Meaning: wish for success (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buena suerte | everyday |
| Mucha suerte | warm |
| Éxitos | formal wish |
Buena suerte fits an exam, a trip or an interview. Mucha suerte adds a little more warmth.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Éxitos works in writing, at work or with someone you respect. With friends, Que te vaya bien is also natural.
How does it change in a sentence?
Que te vaya bien uses the subjunctive vaya, which is normal after que in wishes.
Did you know?
- People often follow a wish for luck with Dios te bendiga, a common blessing in Venezuela.
Examples in context
- Buena suerte en tu entrevista.Good luck at your interview.
- ¡Mucha suerte mañana!Lots of luck tomorrow!
- Que te vaya bien en el examen.May the exam go well for you.
Example conversation
Elena wishes her brother luck before his driving test.
- ElenaHoy es tu examen, ¿verdad?Your test is today, right?
- HermanoSí, estoy nervioso.Yes, I am nervous.
- Elena¡Mucha suerte!Lots of luck!
