hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos
The English phrase "goodnight in a cute way" is expressed in Spanish as hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos.
This phrase is used to wish someone sweet and peaceful dreams. It is a sweet way to say goodnight and is typically used when speaking to children or romantic partners. Other informal ways to express similar sentiments include ¡Buenas noches, amor mío! (Goodnight, my love!), ¡Dulces sueñitos! (Sweet little dreams!), ¡Descansa como un angelito! (Rest like a little angel!) and ¡Que sueñes con los angelitos! (May you dream with the little angels!).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "until tomorrow, may you dream with the little angels".
Which one should you use?
hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos is a much more affectionate and emotive way to say goodnight than the standard buenas noches or hasta mañana.
Did you know?
- The word hasta may have come from the Arabic word ḥattā, meaning 'until', reflecting the deep historical influence of Arabic on the Spanish language.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone dreams of angelitos is not just cute but carries a traditional protective sentiment, suggesting the angels will guard the sleeper.
- Using angelitos is so common for children that adults using it with each other often signals a shift into a highly romantic or 'baby-talk' register of the language.
Examples in context
- ¡Descansa como un osito de peluche y sueña con cositas bonitas!Rest like a teddy bear and dream of beautiful things!
- Que las estrellas iluminen tus sueños y la luna te arrope con cariño. ¡Buenas noches!May the stars light up your dreams, and the moon cuddle you with love. Goodnight!
- Que tus sueños sean tan dulces como una paleta de caramelo. ¡Buenas noches, mi dulzura!May your dreams be as sweet as a candy lollipop. Goodnight, my sweetness!
- Descansa, hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos.Rest, goodnight, dream of the little angels.
- Buenas noches, hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos, mi amor.Goodnight, goodnight, dream of the little angels, my love.
- ¡A dormir! Hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos.Time to sleep! Goodnight, dream of the little angels.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready for bed in their apartment.
- MateoBuenas noches, Lucía.Goodnight, Lucía.
- LucíaBuenas noches, Mateo. Hasta mañana, que sueñes con los angelitos.Goodnight, Mateo. Goodnight, dream of the little angels.
- MateoGracias, tú también sueña con los angelitos.Thanks, you dream of the little angels too.
- LucíaHasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
