que tengas un excelente resto del día
/ke tenɡas un eɡsθelente ɾesto del dia/from spelling rules
The English phrase "have a great rest of your day" is translated into Spanish as que tengas un excelente resto del día.
This phrase is a polite wish used when saying goodbye to someone to hope they enjoy the remaining part of their day. It is more specific than a general "have a good day" because it focuses specifically on the portion of the day that is left. You can also say que pases un excelente resto del día by replacing the verb for "have" with a verb meaning "to spend" or "to pass", which is a very natural way to express this sentiment. If you want to wish someone an excellent afternoon specifically, you can use que tengas una excelente tarde.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "that you have an excellent rest of the day". In this context, the word que functions as a way to express a wish.
Which one should you use?
While que tengas un buen día is a general wish for the whole day, que tengas un excelente resto del día specifically focuses on the remaining portion of the day.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing. If you are addressing more than one person, use the plural form que tengan un excelente resto del día. You may also see the informal version Que tengas un excelente resto de día used to mean "Have an excellent rest of the day".
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone a 'good rest of the day' is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a double cheek kiss depending on the relationship.
- The word día is not actually related to the English word 'day'. While they look similar, its roots lie in a Proto-Indo-European word for 'heaven' or 'sky'.
- While excelente means 'excellent', Spanish speakers frequently use it in these phrases where an English speaker would simply say 'great' or 'good'.
Examples in context
- Muy bien, gracias. Que tengas un excelente resto de día.Very well, thank you. Have an excellent rest of your day.
- Genial. Que tengas un buen resto del día.Great. Have a good rest of your day.
- Gracias por todo, que tengas un excelente resto del día.Thanks for everything, have a great rest of your day.
- Adiós, que tengas un excelente resto del día en la oficina.Goodbye, have a great rest of your day at the office.
Example conversation
Lucía is leaving a coffee shop after talking with Daniel.
- LucíaFue un gusto verte, Daniel.It was a pleasure seeing you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, Lucía. Nos vemos pronto.Likewise, Lucía. See you soon.
- LucíaSí, ¡que tengas un excelente resto del día!Yes, have a great rest of your day!
- DanielGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
