Buenos días
everyday
To a boy you say Buenos días, because the greeting does not change for gender. To make it warmer, add a term of endearment such as campeón, mijo or cariño. It is also called Buenos días, campeón and Buenos días, mijo.
Meaning: morning greeting for a boy (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días | everyday |
| Buenos días, campeón | affectionate |
| Buenos días, mijo | affectionate, Latin America |
| Buenos días, cariño | affectionate |
Parents often say Buenos días, campeón to their sons. At school, a teacher says Buenos días to the whole class and adds names.
Which one should you use?
Nothing changes in the greeting itself. Only the pet name may change, for example mijo for a boy and mija for a girl.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mijo is a contraction of mi hijo and is common in many parts of Latin America. In Spain campeón or cielo would be more natural.
Did you know?
- Mijo comes from mi hijo, my son, and the matching form for a girl is mija.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, campeón, ¿dormiste bien?Good morning, champ, did you sleep well?
- Buenos días, mijo, ya está el desayuno.Good morning, son, breakfast is ready.
- Buenos días, Pedro.Good morning, Pedro.
Example conversation
Mother Rosa wakes her son Pedro before school in Medellín.
- RosaBuenos días, mijo.Good morning, son.
- PedroBuenos días, mamá.Good morning, Mom.
- RosaEl desayuno está listo.Breakfast is ready.
