Buenos días
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico good morning is Buenos días, used until about noon. A friendly variation is Buen día. It is also called Muy buenos días.
Meaning: greeting used in the morning (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días | everyday, Mexico |
| Muy buenos días | formal |
| Buen día | friendly, Mexico |
You say it to shopkeepers, neighbors and coworkers when you arrive. It is polite to greet everyone in the room.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal speech, such as a meeting, use Muy buenos días and the person's title.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Buen día is common in Mexico, Argentina and other countries and is slightly warmer than the standard form.
Did you know?
- The question ¿Cómo amaneció? literally asks how you woke up and is a polite Mexican follow up to Buenos días.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, ¿cómo amaneció?Good morning, how did you wake up?
- Buen día, vecina.Good morning, neighbor.
- Muy buenos días a todos.A very good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Neighbors Rodrigo and Doña Chela meet on the sidewalk in Morelia.
- RodrigoBuenos días, doña Chela. ¿Cómo amaneció?Good morning, Doña Chela. How did you wake up?
- Doña ChelaBuen día, Rodrigo. Muy bien, gracias.Good morning, Rodrigo. Very well, thank you.
- RodrigoQué bueno. Que tenga buen día.Good to hear. Have a nice day.
