buenas noches, cariño
The English phrase "good night, babe" is translated into Spanish as buenas noches, cariño.
This phrase is a romantic way to say good night to a partner or a loved one. You can also use buenas noches, amor to say "good night, love" or Dulces sueños, amor to say "Sweet dreams, love". Another affectionate option is ¡Buenas noches, mi cielito!, which means "Good night, my little sky".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using cariño makes the phrase informal and intimate. The expression ¡Buenas noches, cariño! is an informal way to say "Good night, babe".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear Buenas noches, mi amor or Buenas noches, mi vida to mean "Good night, my love".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses a comma to separate the greeting from the term of endearment, which is standard in both English and Spanish.
Did you know?
- While 'good night' in English is strictly a farewell, in Spanish, buenas noches is also used as a standard greeting when arriving at a restaurant or party after dark.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of saying 'good night' as a farewell, people often use the phrase que descanses, which means 'may you rest'.
- The term cariño may have its linguistic roots in the Aragonese language, a variety spoken in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenas noches, cariño! Que sueñes con los angelitos.Good night, babe! May you dream with the little angels.
- Buenas noches, cariño.Good night, babe.
- Descansa mucho, buenas noches, cariño.Rest a lot, good night, babe.
- Te amo, buenas noches, cariño.I love you, good night, babe.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready for bed in their apartment.
- MaríaYa es hora de dormir.It is time to sleep now.
- DanielTienes razón. Buenas noches, cariño.You're right. Good night, babe.
- MaríaBuenas noches, Daniel.Good night, Daniel.
- DanielSueña con los angelitos.Sweet dreams.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, cariño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
