Buenos días, señora
polite
To greet a woman in the morning, say Buenos días, señora. For a young woman use Buenos días, señorita, and with friends Buenos días alone is enough.
Meaning: morning greeting to a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días, señora | polite |
| Buenos días, señorita | polite |
| Buenos días | neutral |
Señora is used for adult women in general. Señorita is used for a young or unmarried woman, although many women now prefer señora or just their name.
Which one should you use?
Among friends and family you can say Buenos días, hermosa or Buenos días, mamá, using a name or a term of endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
Only the title shows that you are speaking to a woman, because buenos días does not change.
Did you know?
- The greeting Buenos días is plural even when it is spoken to a single person.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, señora.Good morning, madam.
- Buenos días, señorita. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?Good morning, miss. How can I help you?
- Buenos días, Marta.Good morning, Marta.
Example conversation
A bakery clerk greets a regular customer, Mrs. Vega.
- DependienteBuenos días, señora Vega.Good morning, Mrs. Vega.
- Señora VegaBuenos días. ¿Tiene pan fresco?Good morning. Do you have fresh bread?
- DependienteSí, acaba de salir.Yes, it just came out.
