How to Say "Goodnight" in Spanish

Buenas noches

/bwenas not͡ʃes/from spelling rules

The English phrase 'goodnight' is translated into Spanish as Buenas noches.

Buenas noches is the most common and standard way to say 'goodnight' in Spanish.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the feminine plural adjective buenas (good) and the feminine plural noun noches (nights).

Because noches is a feminine plural noun, the adjective bueno must change to the feminine plural form buenas to agree with it.

If you want to wish someone sweet dreams, you might add que duermas con los angelitos, which translates to 'sleep with the little angels'.
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to accompany Buenas noches with a kiss on the cheek, even in professional settings where English speakers would only shake hands.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you do not just say Buenas noches to say goodbye before bed, but also as a polite greeting when arriving at a restaurant or a party after dark.

Tom dijo buenas noches.
Tom said goodnight.
This sentence shows someone saying Buenas noches.
Tatoeba #2716729 by marcelostockle, translation #2237637 by CK
¡Buenas noches y dulces sueños!
Goodnight and sweet dreams!
This sentence uses Buenas noches alongside a wish for sweet dreams.
Tatoeba #4598073 by cueyayotl, translation #12928552 by araneo
Ve y dile buenas noches a papi.
Go tell Daddy goodnight.
This sentence demonstrates using Buenas noches when speaking to a family member.
Tatoeba #9466042 by dpcossio, translation #9466037 by CK
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