Buen día
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay people often say Buen día for "good morning". Buenos días is the standard form and is just as correct. It is also called Buenas.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buen día | everyday, Uruguay |
| Buenas | casual |
| Buenos días | standard |
Uruguayans greet neighbors, shop staff and colleagues with Buen día. A short Buenas also works at any time of day.
Which one should you use?
Buen día is singular and sounds a little softer than Buenos días. Both are fine in formal and informal situations.
Did you know?
- In Uruguay bizcocho is a common word for a small baked pastry.
Examples in context
- Buen día, ¿cómo andás?Good morning, how are you?
- Buenos días, señora.Good morning, ma'am.
- Buenas, ¿todo bien?Hello, all good?
Example conversation
Raúl greets the baker Silvia at her shop early in the morning.
- RaúlBuen día, Silvia.Good morning, Silvia.
- SilviaBuen día, Raúl. ¿Lo de siempre?Good morning, Raúl. The usual?
- RaúlSí, media docena de bizcochos.Yes, half a dozen pastries.
- SilviaYa te los preparo.I will get them ready for you.
