Buenos días
everyday
In Venezuela you say Buenos días in the morning. A short Buenas also works at any time of day, and it is very common in shops and at the door. It is also called Buen día.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenos días | everyday |
| Buenas | casual |
| Buen día | short |
Use Buenos días until around midday. After that people switch to Buenas tardes and later Buenas noches.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Buenos días is polite with everyone. Buenas is relaxed and friendly, perfect for entering a store or greeting neighbors.
When do people say it?
Venezuelans greet people when they enter an elevator, a shop or a waiting room, so a quick Buenos días is expected.
Did you know?
- The small bread called canilla is a common bakery item in Venezuela.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, ¿cómo amaneció?Good morning, how did you wake up?
- Buenas, ¿tiene pan?Hello, do you have bread?
- Buenos días a todos.Good morning, everyone.
Example conversation
Carmen enters a bakery early in the morning.
- CarmenBuenos días.Good morning.
- PanaderoBuenos días, señora. ¿Qué le sirvo?Good morning, ma'am. What can I get you?
- CarmenDos canillas, por favor.Two small loaves, please.
