bueno
/ˈbweno/
The English word "good" translates to Spanish as bueno.
In this context, bueno is an adjective used to describe something as pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
When you use the word as a noun or as an interjection meaning "Okay" or "Alright", you use the masculine form bueno. However, when using it as an adjective to describe a noun, the word must agree in gender and number with that noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the slang term Guay is used to mean "cool".
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of bueno is buena.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbweno/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use bueno instead of the shortened form buen when placing the adjective directly before a masculine singular noun.
Did you know?
- When someone says está bueno about food, it means it tastes good, but if they say it about a person, it often means that person is physically attractive.
- In Spain, answering the phone with ¡Bueno! is a common custom, whereas in Mexico or Colombia, people typically say ¡Aló! or ¿Bueno?
- The Spanish word for 'good' is a linguistic sibling to the Latin 'bonus', which is where English gets 'benign' and 'beneficial'.
Examples in context
- Fue un rey bueno.He was a good king.This sentence shows how to describe a person using bueno.Tatoeba #1356464 by marcelostockle, translation #1356323 by CK
- No era muy bueno.It wasn't very good.This sentence demonstrates a negative description using bueno.Tatoeba #2096333 by Shishir, translation #1897744 by CK
- Esto no es bueno.This is no good.This sentence shows how to use bueno to state that something is not good.Tatoeba #4329300 by pchamorro, translation #3363714 by CK
- ¡Excelente trabajo en el informe!Excellent job on the report!
- Fue un placer conocerlo, su conferencia fue excelenteIt was a pleasure to meet you, your lecture was excellent
- La presentación que hizo fue magníficaThe presentation you gave was magnificent
- ¡Magnífico trabajo en la organización del evento!Magnificent job organizing the event!
- Ha sido un día espléndidoIt has been a splendid day
- El servicio que ofrecen es espléndidoThe service you provide is splendid
- La película estuvo buenaThe movie was good
- ¿Cómo estás? – Todo bien, graciasHow are you? – All good, thanks
- ¡Genial! Nos vemos en el parque esta tardeGreat! See you at the park this afternoon
- Me lo pasé genial en la fiesta de anocheI had a great time at last night's party
- Espero que tengas un día estupendoI hope you have a wonderful day
- El clima está estupendo hoyThe weather is great today
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a movie they watched.
- Daniel¿Te gustó la película, Lucía?Did you like the movie, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, el final fue muy bueno.Yes, the ending was very good.
- DanielA mí también me pareció bueno.I thought it was good too.
- LucíaEs un momento bueno para descansar.It is a good moment to rest.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bueno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bueno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
