Buenas noches
everyday, Argentina
In Argentina you say Buenas noches for good night, both as a greeting after dark and as a goodbye at bedtime. To wish someone rest, add Que descanses. It is also called Hasta mañana and Dulces sueños.
Meaning: farewell or wish at bedtime (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenas noches | everyday, Argentina |
| Hasta mañana | neutral |
| Que descanses | warm |
| Dulces sueños | warm |
Say Buenas noches when you arrive in the evening or when you go to sleep. A warmer sendoff is Que descanses for sleep well.
Which one should you use?
Dulces sueños is gentle and mostly said to children or a partner. Friends parting for the night often just say Chau, hasta mañana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Argentines address friends with vos, but the common bedtime wishes stay the same.
Did you know?
- In Spanish the plural Buenas noches is used both for hello and goodbye in the evening.
Examples in context
- Dulces sueños, mi amor.Sweet dreams, my love.
- Chau, hasta mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Father Martín puts his daughter Emma to bed in their home in Mendoza.
- MartínEs hora de dormir, Emma.It is time to sleep, Emma.
- EmmaBuenas noches, papá.Good night, Dad.
- MartínBuenas noches, que descanses.Good night, sleep well.
