buenos días a ti también
/bwenos dias a ti tambjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'good morning back' is expressed in Spanish as buenos días a ti también.
This phrase is used to return a morning greeting to someone who has just said good morning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'good days to you also'.
Which one should you use?
While buenos días a ti también is a full sentence, igualmente is a common, shorter way to say 'likewise' in response to a greeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use buenos días a usted también instead of 'ti' when responding to someone you address with formal respect. In Spain, use buenos días a vosotros también when returning the greeting to a group of people you know well. In Latin America, use buenos días a ustedes también when returning the greeting to a group of people.
Did you know?
- While English uses the singular 'morning', Spanish uses the plural días in this greeting, which historically wished the person many good days ahead rather than just the current one.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a response like buenos días a ti también is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a handshake to reinforce the social bond.
- The word igualmente used as a shortcut for 'good morning back' is a versatile 'social lubricant' that can replace almost any return greeting or well-wish in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Buenos días a ti también, Juan.Good morning to you too, Juan.
- ¡Buenos días a ti también!Good morning to you too!
- Buenos días a ti también, profesora.Good morning to you too, professor.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro meet in the office hallway.
- SofíaBuenos días, Alejandro.Good morning, Alejandro.
- AlejandroBuenos días a ti también, Sofía.Good morning to you too, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Cómo estás hoy?How are you today?
- AlejandroMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
