buenas noches, hermosa
The English phrase 'goodnight to a girl' can be translated into Spanish as buenas noches, hermosa.
This phrase is used as a romantic or highly affectionate way to say goodnight to a girl or a woman.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'good nights, beautiful'.
Which one should you use?
A common alternative is buenas noches, linda, which is slightly less intense than using hermosa.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase buenas noches, hermosa is informal and carries a romantic or highly affectionate tone. You can also use the informal phrase Que duermas bien. to mean 'sleep well'.
Did you know?
- While hermosa is a powerful compliment, in many parts of Latin America, a stranger might call you hermosa simply as a polite or friendly way to say 'dear' or 'ma'am'.
- In Spanish, buenas noches functions as both a 'hello' and a 'goodbye' depending on whether you are arriving or leaving a social gathering.
- The word buenas is likely a shortened version of the phrase buenas tardes, which covers the entire period from afternoon until it gets dark.
Examples in context
- Que descanses, mi amor.Rest well, my love.
- Duerme bien, preciosa.Sleep well, beautiful.
- Que tengas dulces sueños, mi princesita.Have sweet dreams, my little princess.
- Que sueñes con nuestro próximo viaje a la playa.Dream about our upcoming beach trip.
- Duerme bien y piensa en todas las aventuras que nos esperan.Sleep well and think about all the adventures that await us.
- Que descanses y recuerdes siempre lo importante que eres para mí.Rest and always remember how important you are to me.
- Que descanses, buenas noches, hermosa.Rest well, goodnight, beautiful.
- Buenas noches, hermosa, sueña con los angelitos.Goodnight, beautiful, dream of the little angels.
Example conversation
Alejandro is saying goodbye to María over a phone call before bed.
- MaríaTengo mucho sueño, Alejandro.I am very sleepy, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEntiendo, buenas noches, hermosa.I understand, goodnight, beautiful.
- MaríaGracias, descansa tú también.Thank you, you rest too.
- AlejandroHasta mañana, María.See you tomorrow, María.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
