igualmente, buenos días
The English phrase "good morning to you too" can be translated into Spanish as igualmente, buenos días.
igualmente, buenos días is a polite response used to return a morning greeting to someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the adverb igualmente, which literally means 'likewise' or 'equally' and the greeting buenos días (good morning).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, the greeting ¡Buenos días! can be answered with the shorter phrase ¡Igualmente!
Did you know?
- Because días is plural in buenos días, you are technically wishing someone 'good days' rather than just a single 'good morning'.
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, it is common to pair buenos días with a light kiss on both cheeks or a handshake, even when responding with igualmente.
- In very formal settings, igualmente can be replaced by lo mismo le deseo, which means 'I wish the same for you'.
Examples in context
- Igualmente, buenos díasGood morning to you too
- ¡Hola! ¡Buenos días también!Hello! Good morning to you too
- Igualmente, buenos días.Good morning to you too.
- Muchas gracias, igualmente, buenos días.Thank you very much, good morning to you too.
- Hola, igualmente, buenos días a usted.Hello, good morning to you too.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena meet in the office hallway.
- AlejandroBuenos días, Elena.Good morning, Elena.
- ElenaIgualmente, buenos días, Alejandro.Good morning to you too, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Cómo estás hoy?How are you today?
- ElenaMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
