Buenas noches
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In Puerto Rico "goodnight" is Buenas noches. To wish someone rest you can add Que descanses. It is also called Hasta mañana.
Meaning: evening farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenas noches | standard |
| Que descanses | wish |
| Hasta mañana | see you tomorrow |
Buenas noches works as both a greeting after dark and as a farewell at bedtime. Hasta mañana says "until tomorrow".
When do people say it?
Children often ask a parent or grandparent for a blessing at bedtime, saying Bendición before Buenas noches.
Did you know?
- Buenas noches is also used as a greeting after dark, not only as a farewell, in Spanish and in Puerto Rico.
Examples in context
- Hasta mañana, mami.See you tomorrow, mom.
- Buenas noches a todos.Good evening everyone.
Example conversation
Little Adrián says goodnight to his mother Mami Lourdes in their home in San Germán.
- AdriánBuenas noches, mami.Goodnight, mom.
- Mami LourdesBuenas noches, que descanses.Goodnight, sleep well.
- AdriánHasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
