Buena persona
/bwena peɾsona/from spelling rules
Buena persona is the Spanish phrase for good person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term persona maja is also used to refer to a good person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun persona is always feminine, which means the adjective must always be the feminine buena, even when you are referring to a man. If you want to speak about multiple people, you must pluralize both the adjective and the noun to buenas personas.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying es una buena persona can be a polite way to describe someone who is not very skilled at their job but is kind-hearted.
- The word persona shares its lineage with the English 'person', both originating from the Latin persōna, which originally referred to a mask worn by actors.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a buena persona can sometimes feel slightly detached or clinical, whereas calling them 'un buen tipo' or 'una buena tipa' feels more colloquial and affectionate.
Examples in context
- Es una buena persona.He's a good person.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a Buena persona.Tatoeba #449793 by Shishir, translation #2368 by CK
- Eres una buena persona.You are a good person.This sentence is useful for telling someone they are a Buena persona.Tatoeba #1545315 by marcelostockle, translation #1545297 by Spamster
- ¿Eres una buena persona?Are you a good person?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is a Buena persona.Tatoeba #2671502 by Shishir, translation #9779820 by DJ_Saidez
- El profesor es una persona buena que siempre ayuda a sus estudiantes.The teacher is a good person who always helps his students.
- La enfermera es una persona buena, amable y compasiva.The nurse is a good, kind, and compassionate person.
- Mi abuela es una persona de bien, siempre dispuesta a ayudar a los demás.My grandmother is a good person, always willing to help others.
- Es admirable cómo Juan se comporta como una persona de bien incluso en situaciones difíciles.It's admirable how Juan behaves as a good person even in difficult situations.
- Carlos es muy buena gente. Siempre está dispuesto a echar una mano.Carlos is a really good person, he's always willing to lend a hand.
- Mi vecina es una mujer muy amable y buena gente.My neighbor is a very kind and good person.
- ¡Mi mejor amigo es una excelente persona! Siempre está ahí cuando lo necesito.My best friend is an excellent person! He's always there when I need him.
- Siempre he considerado a mi hermana como una excelente persona por su generosidad y empatía.I've always considered my sister as an excellent person for her generosity and empathy.
- Ayer conocí a Carlos y me pareció una persona maja y divertida.Yesterday I met Carlos, and he seemed like a nice and fun person.
- Mi abuelo es una persona muy linda. Siempre tiene una palabra amable para todos.My grandfather is a really nice person, he always has a kind word for everyone.
- María es una persona linda, siempre brinda su apoyo a los demás.María is a good person, she's always supportive of others.
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a mutual friend.
- JavierConozco a Carlos y es una buena persona.I know Carlos and he is a good person.
- LucíaSí, de verdad que es una buena persona.Yes, he really is a good person.
- JavierÉl siempre ayuda a los demás.He always helps others.
- LucíaPor eso todos lo quieren.That is why everyone likes him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries persona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
