Buenos días
standard
To say good morning to a girl, say Buenos días. The greeting is the same for everyone. With a young woman you do not know, add señorita. It is also called Buenos días, señorita and Buen día.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días | standard |
| Buenos días, señorita | polite |
| Buen día | Latin America |
Which one should you use?
For something sweeter, add a pet name after it, as in buenos días, linda. That is for friends and partners rather than strangers.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Buenos días fits friends, coworkers and strangers alike. With friends add her name. With a stranger add señorita or señora depending on age.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and Chile buen día is also common. Mexico and Spain say buenos días almost always.
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking countries it is normal to say buenos días to neighbors and shop staff you pass in the morning.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Daniela.Good morning, Daniela.
- Buenos días, señorita, ¿desea un café?Good morning, miss, would you like a coffee?
- Buenos días, linda.Good morning, lovely.
Example conversation
Roberto greets his coworker Elisa at the office.
- RobertoBuenos días, Elisa. ¿Cómo amaneciste?Good morning, Elisa. How are you this morning?
- ElisaBuenos días. Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?Good morning. Fine, thanks. And you?
- RobertoBien también. Hoy hay mucho trabajo.Fine too. There is a lot of work today.
