eso es bueno
/eso es bweno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "that is good" is translated into Spanish as eso es bueno.
eso es bueno is used to express that a particular thing or situation is positive or satisfactory. If you want to express a higher degree of satisfaction, you can use eso es genial (that is great) instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eso (that), es (is) and bueno (good).
Which one should you use?
While eso es bueno refers to a general situation or an abstract concept, the form eso es buena is grammatically incorrect because eso does not refer to a specific feminine noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, vale is commonly used as an informal way to say "that is good" or simply "okay."
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bueno is in the masculine singular form to agree with the neuter pronoun eso.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, bueno is used as a polite way to answer the phone in Mexico, whereas in other countries, the standard greeting is aló or dígame.
- While bueno means 'good', using it as a filler word at the start of a sentence often functions like the English 'well' or 'look'. It signals that the speaker is about to introduce a new point or concede a point.
- While eso es bueno describes a situation, if you are describing a person who is a 'good person', you would say es bueno or es buena, but for food that tastes good, you would more commonly say está bueno.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos proceder así? – Sí, está bien.Can we proceed like this? – Yes, that's good.
- Es bueno que hayas terminado el proyecto a tiempo.It's good that you finished the project on time.
- ¿Vamos al cine? – Sí, está bien.Shall we go to the movies? – Yeah, that's good.
- Prueba este postre. – ¡Mmm, está bueno!Try this dessert. – Mmm, it's good!
- ¡Está realmente bien!That is really good!
- ¡Eso es genial!That is great!
- ¡Me dieron el trabajo! – ¡Qué bueno!I got the job! – How good!
- Eso es bueno para la salud.That is good for one's health.
- Eso es bueno, me alegro por ti.That is good, I am happy for you.
- No sé si eso es bueno ahora.I don't know if that is good right now.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a new job opportunity.
- JavierTengo una entrevista el lunes.I have an interview on Monday.
- SofíaEso es bueno, Javier.That is good, Javier.
- JavierEspero que me contraten pronto.I hope they hire me soon.
- SofíaSeguro que te irá muy bien.I am sure it will go very well for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
