buenas vibras
/bwenas bibɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'good vibes' is translated into Spanish as buenas vibras.
While buenas vibras is a common way to express this, you might also hear buena vibra used in many Spanish-speaking countries to express a harmonious atmosphere and positive energy. For a general sense of a 'good atmosphere', you can use buen ambiente.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where buenas means 'good' and vibras means 'vibes'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Buenas vibras is an informal phrase commonly used in casual social settings or on social media. In more formal or professional settings, you should use Ambiente positivo to mean 'positive atmosphere' or Energía positiva to convey a sense of harmony and good vibes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase chido rollo is commonly used to express good vibes. In Latin America, the phrase buena onda is used predominantly to convey a positive atmosphere and friendly vibes.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular 'bad vibe', you use the feminine singular form mala vibra.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, instead of talking about 'vibes', people use the word onda, which literally translates to 'wave', to describe the vibe or mood of a situation.
- The phrase mala vibra is often used in some Latin American cultures to describe a specific kind of spiritual heaviness or negative energy that can be 'felt' in a room.
- While you might expect 'vibes' to be a person's characteristic, in Spanish, the phrase buena onda can describe a person's entire personality, meaning they are a 'cool' or 'nice' person.
Examples in context
- Es importante mantener un ambiente positivo en el trabajo.It is important to maintain a good vibe at work.
- La conferencia estuvo llena de energía positiva.The conference was full of good vibes.
- Me encanta pasar tiempo con mi amigo Juan, siempre tiene buen rollo.I love spending time with my friend Juan, he always has good vibes.
- La playa de Tulum tiene una buena onda que te contagia de alegría.Tulum beach has such a good vibe that it fills you with joy.
- La fiesta estuvo increíble. Había tanta buena vibra en el ambiente.The party was fantastic, there was so much good vibes in the air.
- Este lugar tiene buenas vibras.This place has good vibes.
- Solo quiero buenas vibras hoy.I only want good vibes today.
- Gracias por las buenas vibras.Thanks for the good vibes.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are walking through a new art festival.
- Sofía¡Qué lindo es este festival, hay buenas vibras!This festival is so nice, there are good vibes!
- DanielSí, Sofía, me encanta la energía de la gente.Yes, Sofía, I love the energy of the people.
- SofíaEs verdad, siento que todo es muy positivo.It's true, I feel like everything is very positive.
- DanielDisfrutemos de estas buenas vibras juntos.Let's enjoy these good vibes together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
