Buen día
everyday, Argentina
In Argentina, Buen día is the common way to say good morning. Buenos días is also correct and a short Buenas is heard in casual situations.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buen día | everyday, Argentina |
| Buenas | casual |
| Buenos días | standard |
Buen día is used when you meet someone and also when you say goodbye in the morning. Buenos días is heard in more formal settings.
Which one should you use?
In the afternoon switch to Buenas tardes, and at night to Buenas noches.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The singular buen día is a mark of Argentine speech, while many other countries say buenos días almost exclusively.
Did you know?
- Shop staff in Argentina often answer Buen día with the same words before asking what you need.
Examples in context
- Buen día, ¿cómo va?Good morning, how is it going?
- Buenos días, quisiera un café.Good morning, I would like a coffee.
Example conversation
Mauro enters a small bakery and greets the baker Silvia in Buenos Aires.
- MauroBuen día, Silvia.Good morning, Silvia.
- SilviaBuen día, Mauro. ¿Lo de siempre?Good morning, Mauro. The usual?
- MauroSí, dos medialunas.Yes, two medialunas.
