bueno saberlo
/bweno sabeɾlo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "good to know" is translated as bueno saberlo.
The phrase is used to acknowledge a piece of useful or interesting information. While bueno saberlo can be used as a standalone exclamation, it is more common in natural Spanish to use the full sentence Es bueno saberlo or Qué bueno saberlo to acknowledge information.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bueno saberlo is composed of bueno (good), saber (to know) and the enclitic pronoun lo (it).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Qué chévere saber eso is an informal way to say "good to know".
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, the phrase is typically preceded by the verb es (it is).
Did you know?
- In Mexico and parts of the Caribbean, instead of using 'good' to mean 'pleasant', one might say Qué padre saber eso to express that the information is cool or great.
- The word bueno is so versatile that it is often used as a filler word or to answer the phone in many Spanish-speaking countries, regardless of whether anything is actually 'good'.
- The word bueno is a direct descendant of the Latin word bonus, which is also the root of the English word 'bonus'.
Examples in context
- Es bueno saberlo.That's good to know.Tatoeba #4510925 by cueyayotl, translation #5043247 by CK
- Qué bueno saberlo, ahora puedo ir al concierto.Good to know, now I can go to the concert.
- Es bueno saberlo para el viaje.It is good to know for the trip.
- Gracias, es bueno saberlo.Thanks, it's good to know.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing the office dress code.
- DanielMañana podemos vestir ropa informal.Tomorrow we can wear casual clothes.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Bueno saberlo, Daniel.That's great! Good to know, Daniel.
- DanielSí, el jefe lo dijo hoy.Yes, the boss said it today.
- SofíaEntonces no usaré mi traje.Then I won't wear my suit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bueno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
