Buenas noches, dulces sueños
The English phrase "good night, sweet dreams" is translated into Spanish as Buenas noches, dulces sueños.
The phrase Buenas noches, dulces sueños is used as a parting salutation when someone is going to sleep, similar to the English usage.
Which one should you use?
While Buenas noches can be used both as a greeting (good evening) and a farewell (good night), the part dulces sueños can only be used as a farewell before sleep.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase dulces sueños, the adjective dulces (sweet) must be plural to agree with the plural noun sueños (dreams).
Did you know?
- If you want to be even more affectionate when saying goodbye to a loved one, you might say que duermas con los angelitos, meaning 'may you sleep with the little angels'.
- While 'sweet dreams' feels very poetic in English, adding dulces sueños to a farewell can sometimes sound overly romantic or intended specifically for children.
- The term sueño can also mean 'sleepiness' or 'drowsiness' in Spanish, so saying tengo sueño means 'I am sleepy' rather than 'I have a dream'.
Examples in context
- ¡Que duermas con los angelitos, serafines y todos los duendes bonitos! Que tus sueños sean dulces como miel y llenos de magia.May you sleep with the angels, seraphim, and all the beautiful elves! May your dreams be sweet like honey and filled with magic.
- ¡Que tengas una maravillosa y apacible noche, llena de dulces sueños y un descanso reparador!May you have a wonderful and peaceful night, filled with sweet dreams and restful sleep!
- Buenas noches, dulces sueños a todos.Good night, sweet dreams to everyone.
- Buenas noches, dulces sueños, mi amor.Good night, sweet dreams, my love.
- Dije: Buenas noches, dulces sueños, y cerré la puerta.I said: Good night, sweet dreams, and closed the door.
Example conversation
Daniel is leaving Elena at her house before going home.
- DanielBueno, ya me voy. Buenas noches, dulces sueños, Elena.Well, I'm leaving now. Good night, sweet dreams, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Que descanses mucho.Thank you, Daniel. Rest well.
- DanielIgualmente, nos vemos mañana.Likewise, see you tomorrow.
- ElenaAdiós, descansa.Goodbye, rest up.
