buenas noches mamá
/bwenas not͡ʃes mama/from spelling rules
buenas noches mamá is the Spanish phrase for goodnight mom.
This phrase is used to wish someone a good sleep before going to bed or to say goodbye. It can also be used as a greeting when arriving somewhere at night.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buenas (good), noches (nights) and mamá (mom).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word buenas is the feminine plural form of bueno to agree with the feminine plural noun noches.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking households, the phrase is paired with the custom of 'la bendición', where a child asks their mother for a blessing before sleep.
- The word mamá was influenced by the French word 'maman', which highlights the historical linguistic ties between Spanish and French in certain family-related vocabulary.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying buenas noches is often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek, even among adult family members.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches mamá, te quiero.Goodnight mom, I love you.
- Buenas noches mamá, que descanses.Goodnight mom, rest well.
- Ya me voy a dormir, buenas noches mamá.I'm going to sleep now, goodnight mom.
Example conversation
Daniel is going to his room to sleep.
- DanielYa tengo mucho sueño, buenas noches mamá.I am very sleepy now, goodnight mom.
- MaríaEstá bien, Daniel. Descansa.Okay, Daniel. Rest.
- DanielBuenas noches mamá, hasta mañana.Goodnight mom, see you tomorrow.
- MaríaHasta mañana, hijo.See you tomorrow, son.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, mamá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
