buenas noches, princesa
The English phrase 'goodnight princess' is translated into Spanish as buenas noches, princesa.
This phrase is an affectionate way to wish a goodnight to a female partner or a female child.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buenas (good), noches (nights) and princesa (princess).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can say Descansa bien, Princesa. to mean 'Rest well, Princess.'. In Latin America, one can use the expression Que pases una linda noche, Princesita.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buenas must be feminine and plural to agree with the feminine plural noun noches.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, buenas noches is used as both a greeting when arriving and a farewell when leaving, unlike English where 'goodnight' is almost exclusively a farewell.
- While 'princesa' is used as a term of endearment, calling a woman 'princesa' in a professional or formal setting in many Latin American countries can be perceived as patronizing or even offensive.
- While princesa is sweet in a romantic context, using the word princesita can sometimes be used sarcastically to describe a girl or woman who is perceived as spoiled or demanding.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches, Princesa. Descanse bien.Goodnight Princess. Rest well.
- Que duermas bien, mi Princesa. ¡Te quiero!Sleep well, my Princess. I love you!
- Buenas noches, princesa, que descanses.Goodnight princess, rest well.
- Duerme bien, buenas noches, princesa.Sleep well, goodnight, princess.
- Te amo, buenas noches, princesa.I love you, goodnight, princess.
Example conversation
Daniel is tucking Sofía into bed.
- SofíaTengo sueño, papá.I am sleepy, Dad.
- DanielYo también. Buenas noches, princesa.Me too. Goodnight, princess.
- SofíaBuenas noches, papi.Goodnight, Daddy.
- DanielHasta mañana, mi niña.Until tomorrow, my girl.
