Buenos días
standard
In Puerto Rico "good morning" is Buenos días. People may also say Buen día, and both are friendly.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días | standard |
| Buen día | also used |
Say Buenos días until about noon. It is polite to greet neighbors, colleagues and shop staff when you arrive.
When do people say it?
Puerto Ricans tend to greet everyone in a small space, such as an elevator or a waiting room, with Buenos días even if they are strangers.
Did you know?
- ¿Cómo amaneciste? literally asks how you woke up, and it is a common follow-up to Buenos días.
Examples in context
- Buenos días a todos.Good morning everyone.
- Buen día, que tengas un lindo día.Good morning, have a nice day.
Example conversation
Elena greets her coworker Hiram in the office elevator in Hato Rey.
- ElenaBuenos días, Hiram.Good morning, Hiram.
- HiramBuenos días, ¿cómo amaneciste?Good morning, how did you wake up?
- ElenaBien, gracias, con mucho trabajo.Good, thanks, with a lot of work.
