buenas noticias
/bwenas notiθjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'great news' is translated into Spanish as buenas noticias.
This phrase is used to describe information about something positive that has happened or will happen.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase buenas noticias literally translates to 'good news'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the intensity of 'great' news, Spanish speakers often place the adverb muy (very) before buenas noticias to create muy buenas noticias. While noticias is commonly used in the plural to mean 'news' in general, you can use the singular form una buena noticia when referring to one single specific piece of news.
Did you know?
- The phrase buenas noticias is a distant relative of the English word 'gospel'. Both derive from the Ancient Greek word euangélion, which literally means 'good news'.
- When delivering buenas noticias in a social setting, it is common in many Spanish-speaking cultures to accompany the announcement with an enthusiastic physical gesture, such as a hug or a pat on the back.
- The word noticia comes from the Latin notitia, meaning 'knowledge' or 'becoming known', reflecting a focus on the act of discovery rather than just the information itself.
Examples in context
- Tengo muy buenas noticias.I have great news.This sentence shows how to use buenas noticias to say you have great news.Tatoeba #3602889 by ficion, translation #3365639 by CK
- Tengo muy buenas noticias para ti.I have some great news for you.This sentence demonstrates how to use buenas noticias when providing great news to someone.Tatoeba #13365162 by Lernema, translation #13365154 by frpzzd
- ¡Adivina qué! ¡Voy a ser tía! ¡Buenísimas noticias!Guess what! I'm going to be an aunt! Fantastic news!
- ¡Son muy buenas noticias!That is great news!
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a job application.
- DanielLucía, tengo buenas noticias sobre el trabajo.Lucía, I have great news about the job.
- Lucía¡De verdad! ¿Te dieron el puesto?Really! Did they give you the position?
- DanielSí, empiezo el próximo lunes.Yes, I start next Monday.
- Lucía¡Qué alegría, Daniel! Felicidades.I'm so happy, Daniel! Congratulations.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry buenas noticias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, buenas noticias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
