buenas noches, lindo
The English phrase "goodnight cutie" is translated into Spanish as buenas noches, lindo.
This phrase is used as a romantic or affectionate way to say goodnight to someone you find attractive.
Which one should you use?
You can also use buenas noches, guapo to specifically call a man "goodnight handsome," or buenas noches, guapa to call a woman "goodnight beautiful/pretty."
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a woman, you should use the feminine form buenas noches, linda instead of the masculine lindo.
Did you know?
- The word lindo may share a distant ancestor with the English word 'legible'. Both words likely stem from the Latin 'legitimus', which means 'lawful' or 'proper'.
- While buenas noches is the standard for 'goodnight', using it as a greeting when arriving at a party at 10 PM is common, whereas in English 'goodnight' is almost exclusively a farewell.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone lindo or linda is common between platonic friends or family members and is not always romantic.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches, linda. Descansa y nos vemos mañana.Goodnight, cutie. Rest well, and see you tomorrow.
- Ya me voy a dormir, buenas noches, lindo.I'm going to sleep now, goodnight, cutie.
- Descansa mucho, buenas noches, lindo.Rest a lot, goodnight, cutie.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are texting each other before bed.
- Sofía¿Cómo estuvo tu día, Alejandro?How was your day, Alejandro?
- AlejandroFue muy bueno, gracias por preguntar.It was very good, thanks for asking.
- SofíaMe alegro. Buenas noches, lindo.I'm glad. Goodnight, cutie.
- AlejandroBuenas noches, Sofía. Sueña con los angelitos.Goodnight, Sofia. Dream of the little angels.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
