buenas noches, mi amor
The English phrase "goodnight to your girlfriend" can be translated into Spanish as buenas noches, mi amor.
The phrase buenas noches, mi amor is used as a romantic closing to a conversation or right before sleeping.
Which one should you use?
While buenas noches, mi amor is a standard romantic expression, you can use other variations to change the tone. For example, buenas noches, cariño means "goodnight, honey/darling," and buenas noches, mi vida is a more intense romantic variation meaning "goodnight, my life."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, one way to say goodnight is Que tengas una buena noche, cariño, while in Mexico, you might say Descansa bien, mi vida.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the plural buenas noches (good nights), which is the standard way to say both "good evening" and "goodnight" in Spanish.
Did you know?
- If you want to sound more poetic when saying goodnight, you can use que sueñes con los angelitos, which literally means 'may you dream with the little angels'.
- Adding mi cielo to a goodnight greeting translates literally to 'my sky' or 'my heaven', which is a standard romantic expression of affection in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- Depending on the region, a romantic goodnight might be accompanied by the word besitos, the diminutive of 'kisses', implying a series of small, sweet kisses rather than one single kiss.
Examples in context
- Buenas noches, mi amor, descansa.Goodnight, my love, rest well.
- Eres todo para mí. Buenas noches, mi amor.You are everything to me. Goodnight, my love.
- Buenas noches, mi amor, sueña con los angelitos.Goodnight, my love, dream of the little angels.
Example conversation
Mateo is saying goodbye to Elena over a late-night phone call.
- ElenaMe voy a dormir ya. ¡Hasta mañana, Mateo!I am going to sleep now. See you tomorrow, Mateo!
- MateoDescansa mucho, Elena. Buenas noches, mi amor.Rest a lot, Elena. Goodnight, my love.
- ElenaEres muy dulce. Te quiero mucho.You are very sweet. I love you very much.
- MateoYo también. Que duermas bien.Me too. Sleep well.
