¿eso es bueno?
The phrase "is that good?" in Spanish is translated as ¿eso es bueno?
This phrase is used to ask whether a specific thing or situation is of a good quality or is satisfactory.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, different words are used to express similar sentiments. In Mexico, you can use the slang ¿Está chido? to mean "Is it cool?" In Spain, the casual phrase ¿Está guay? can be used to mean "Is it cool?" In Argentina, ¿Está piola? is used to mean "Is it nice?" and in Colombia, ¿Está bacano? can be used to mean "Is it great?"
Did you know?
- Using the phrase está bueno to describe food often refers to its taste, but if used to describe a person, it can be a suggestive comment about their physical attractiveness.
- While bueno means 'good', the phrase ¡Bueno! is used in many Spanish-speaking countries as the standard way to answer the telephone, similar to saying 'hello'.
- The word bueno is a doublet of the English word 'bonus', meaning both words evolved from the same Latin root bonus.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a new apartment.
- JavierMira el tamaño de la cocina.Look at the size of the kitchen.
- ElenaEs muy amplia. ¿Eso es bueno?It is very spacious. Is that good?
- JavierSí, es perfecto para nosotros.Yes, it is perfect for us.
- ElenaEntonces me gusta este lugar.Then I like this place.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bueno, es, eso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
