¡que pases un lindo día!
The English phrase "have a lovely day" is expressed in Spanish as ¡que pases un lindo día!
This is a polite phrase used to wish someone a pleasant day when saying goodbye.
Which one should you use?
While ¡que pases un lindo día! is common in Latin America, speakers in Spain are more likely to use ¡que tengas un buen día!
Is it said differently in some regions?
¡que pases un lindo día! is more common in Latin America, whereas in Spain, speakers often use ¡que tengas un buen día!
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ¡que pases un lindo día! uses the subjunctive mood (pases) because it expresses a wish or a desire rather than a statement of fact.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone a 'lovely day' is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a social kiss on the cheek.
- The word lindo is a linguistic sibling to the English word 'legible'.
- The verb pasar in this phrase literally means 'to pass' or 'to spend time', rather than 'to have' an experience.
Examples in context
- Que disfrute de un día maravilloso lleno de éxitosMay you enjoy a wonderful day filled with success
- Le deseo un día encantador y le agradezco por su preferenciaI wish you a lovely day and thank you for your preference
- Que tengas un día precioso y nos vemos luegoHave a lovely day, see you later
- ¡Que pases un lindo día! Nos vemos prontoHave a nice day! See you soon
- ¡Te deseo un día lleno de alegría y cosas maravillosas!I wish you a day full of joy and wonderful things!
- Adiós, ¡que pases un lindo día!Goodbye, have a lovely day!
Example conversation
Two neighbors are talking briefly by the building entrance.
- María¡Hola, Javier! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Javier! How are you?
- JavierMuy bien, María, gracias.Very well, María, thanks.
- MaríaMe voy ahora, ¡que pases un lindo día!I'm leaving now, have a lovely day!
- JavierGracias, tú también.Thank you, you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries día, lindo, que, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
