buenas noticias
/bwenas notiθjas/from spelling rulesfeminine, plural
The English phrase "good news" is translated into Spanish as buenas noticias.
Buenas noticias is a versatile phrase used to describe something positive. Buenas noticias is a versatile phrase used in both formal and informal settings.
Meaning: something positive (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, buenas noticias is grammatically plural. This differs from English, where "news" is treated as an uncountable singular noun. If you are referring to one single specific piece of news, you should use the singular form una buena noticia.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'good news' is the direct ancestor of the English word 'gospel', which comes from the same Greek roots.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, reacting to buenas noticias often involves more physical enthusiasm, such as a hug or a loud exclamation, than a simple English 'that is good'.
- The Spanish word noticia shares a root with 'notice', but in Spanish it refers specifically to the information reported, whereas in English 'notice' often refers to the act of observing.
Examples in context
- Estas son buenas noticias.This is good news.This sentence demonstrates how to identify good news.Tatoeba #3210425 by marcelostockle, translation #1837798 by Spamster
- Ella vino con buenas noticias.She came with good news.This sentence shows a person arriving with good news.Tatoeba #1627467 by marcelostockle, translation #312394 by CK
- Tengo buenas noticias para ti.I've got good news for you.This sentence is useful for telling someone you have good news for them.Tatoeba #3519639 by teskmon, translation #3519542 by CK
- Tengo excelentes noticias para compartir con ustedesI have excellent news to share with you all
- Tenemos buenas noticias para el equipoWe have good news for the team
- Es una agradable noticia que hemos alcanzado nuestra metaIt's pleasant news that we have reached our goal
- Nos complace anunciar noticias favorables en relación al proyectoWe are pleased to announce favorable news regarding the project
- ¡Qué buena noticia, ganamos el partido!What good news, we won the game!
- ¡Una noticia genial! ¡Vamos a Disneyland!Great news! We are going to Disneyland!
- ¡Increíble! ¡Me dieron el trabajo!Incredible! They gave me the job!
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking in a coffee shop.
- Javier¡Tengo buenas noticias, Sofía!I have good news, Sofía!
- Sofía¿De verdad? Cuéntame.Really? Tell me.
- JavierMe dieron el trabajo.They gave me the job.
- Sofía¡Qué alegría, Javier!That's great, Javier!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good news” translations and entries buenas noticias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, buenas noticias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
