Buenas noches
neutral
To say goodnight to a guy, use Buenas noches. For a friend you can add Que descanses or Que duermas bien, and a name or amigo makes it more personal.
Meaning: farewell wish at night to a male friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Buenas noches | neutral |
| Que descanses | friendly |
| Que duermas bien | friendly |
Buenas noches is both a greeting after dark and a goodbye at bedtime. Que descanses means "may you rest".
How does it change in a sentence?
Nothing in these phrases changes for a male listener. Descanses and duermas are the tú forms, so for an older man or a stranger use Que descanse or Que duerma bien.
When do people say it?
Close friends often finish with Hasta mañana, meaning "until tomorrow".
Did you know?
- Dulces sueños is a gentle version meaning "sweet dreams", but it is used more with children and partners than with male friends.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches, Luis. Que descanses.Goodnight, Luis. Sleep well.
- Que duermas bien, amigo.Sleep well, my friend.
- Buenas noches y hasta mañana.Goodnight and see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Carmen says goodnight to her roommate Raúl before going to her room.
- CarmenMe voy a dormir. Buenas noches, Raúl.I am going to sleep. Goodnight, Raúl.
- RaúlBuenas noches. Que descanses.Goodnight. Get some rest.
- CarmenHasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
