Buenas noches, cariño
affectionate
To say goodnight to a boy, use Buenas noches and add a word of affection, like Buenas noches, cariño. For a child you can add mi niño or campeón. It is also called Que descanses and Dulces sueños.
Meaning: wish for a good night (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenas noches, cariño | affectionate |
| Que descanses | friendly |
| Dulces sueños | affectionate |
Que descanses means "sleep well" and fits any age. Dulces sueños is sweeter and common with children and partners.
Which one should you use?
The greeting itself does not change for a boy, but the nickname does: mi niño or mi amor for a child, guapo for a partner or friend in Spain.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Use tú forms like descanses with family and friends. For an adult you do not know, Buenas noches alone is enough.
Did you know?
- Many Spanish-speaking families bless children at bedtime with Que Dios te bendiga as well.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches, mi niño.Goodnight, my boy.
- Que descanses, cariño.Sleep well, darling.
- Dulces sueños, campeón.Sweet dreams, champ.
Example conversation
Mamá puts her son Leo to bed in Bogotá.
- MamáYa es hora de dormir, Leo.It is time to sleep, Leo.
- LeoCuéntame un cuento.Tell me a story.
- MamáMañana, mi niño. Buenas noches.Tomorrow, my boy. Goodnight.
- LeoBuenas noches, mamá.Goodnight, Mom.
