buenas noches
neutral
To say "goodnight" in Colombia you say buenas noches. To wish someone good sleep, add que duermas bien or dulces sueños.
Meaning: wish for sleep (interj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| buenas noches | neutral |
| Que duermas bien | friendly |
| Dulces sueños | tender |
Parents say buenas noches to children at bedtime, often followed by que descanses. The same phrase is a greeting after dark.
How does it change in a sentence?
Que duermas bien is for one person you address as tú. With usted it becomes que duerma bien.
Did you know?
- Mi cielo literally means "my sky" and is a common tender name for a child in Colombia.
Examples in context
- Que duermas bien, mi cielo.Sleep well, my sweet.
- Dulces sueños, princesa.Sweet dreams, princess.
Example conversation
Mariana tucks her son Samuel into bed in Barranquilla.
- MarianaYa es hora de dormir, Samuel.It is time to sleep, Samuel.
- SamuelBuenas noches, mamá.Goodnight, Mom.
- MarianaBuenas noches, mi cielo. Dulces sueños.Goodnight, my sweet. Sweet dreams.
