solo buenas vibras
/solo bwenas bibɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good vibes only" is expressed in Spanish as solo buenas vibras.
This phrase is used to express a desire for a positive atmosphere and the exclusion of negative energy or thoughts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of solo (only), buenas (good) and vibras (vibes).
Which one should you use?
You can also use solo buenas energías to express the same sentiment, meaning "only good energies".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
solo buenas vibras is an informal phrase. It is most commonly used in social media captions, casual conversation or on decorative signs.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vibras is a feminine plural noun, the adjective buenas must also be in the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- When saying solo buenas vibras, speakers often accompany the phrase with a 'peace sign' or 'heart' hand signal.
- The word vibras in this context is a direct linguistic adoption of the English 'vibes', reflecting how modern wellness and 'New Age' terminology has moved from English into Latin American Spanish.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, saying someone has 'una buena vibra' is a way to describe their entire personality or 'aura' rather than just a temporary mood.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la playa a pasar un buen rato, solo buena onda.Let's go to the beach, have a good time, just good vibes.
- En mi casa, solo buenas vibras.In my house, good vibes only.
- Hoy quiero solo buenas vibras para todos.Today I want only good vibes for everyone.
- Olvida los problemas, aquí solo buenas vibras.Forget the problems, here it's good vibes only.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are preparing for a party at home.
- AlejandroVoy a poner música alegre para la fiesta.I'm going to play happy music for the party.
- MaríaMe parece perfecto, solo buenas vibras.Sounds perfect, good vibes only.
- AlejandroExacto, no queremos dramas hoy.Exactly, we don't want any drama today.
- MaríaAsí es, que todos se diviertan.That's right, let everyone have fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
