Buenas noches
/bwenas not͡ʃes/from spelling rules
Buenas noches is the Spanish phrase for goodnight.
Buenas noches is the most common and widely-used phrase for saying goodnight. You may also use Que descanse to wish someone a restful night, specifically focusing on wishing them a peaceful sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally 'good nights' because both the adjective buenas and the noun noches are feminine and plural.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to say Hasta luego, que descanses to express goodnight wishes. In Latin America, Que tengas dulces sueños is a popular alternative for saying goodnight.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Buenas noches is always plural in Spanish, even when referring to a single night.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'goodnight' as a farewell, Spanish speakers use Buenas noches both as a greeting when arriving at a venue and as a way to say goodbye when leaving.
- In some Latin American countries, a very informal way to say 'goodnight' to children is A dormir, which literally means 'to sleep'.
- In some regions, you might hear the shortened Buenas as a casual way to say 'good evening' or 'goodnight' to friends.
Examples in context
- Tom dijo buenas noches.Tom said goodnight.Tatoeba #2716729 by marcelostockle, translation #2237637 by CK
- ¡Buenas noches y dulces sueños!Goodnight and sweet dreams!Tatoeba #4598073 by cueyayotl, translation #12928552 by araneo
- Ve y dile buenas noches a papi.Go tell Daddy goodnight.Tatoeba #9466042 by dpcossio, translation #9466037 by CK
- Buenas noches, señorGoodnight, sir.
- Que tenga una buena noche, señoraHave a good night, ma'am.
- Que descanse, señoritaHave a restful night, miss.
- Que duermas bien, primaSleep well, cousin.
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are leaving a party late at night.
- JavierBuenas noches, María.Goodnight, María.
- MaríaBuenas noches, Javier.Goodnight, Javier.
- JavierHasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
- MaríaAdiós, descansa.Goodbye, rest well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
