qué es bueno
/ke es bweno/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'what is good' is qué es bueno.
The phrase qué es bueno is used when you are asking for a definition or an identification of the nature of something that is considered good.
Which one should you use?
While qué es bueno asks for a definition of what is good, the phrase qué es lo bueno is used to mean 'what is the good part' or 'what is the good thing'.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, answering the phone with Bueno is a standard custom in Mexico, whereas other Spanish-speaking countries use Diga or Aló.
- In some Latin American countries, qué bueno can be used sarcastically to mean 'great, just what I needed' when something bad happens.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, responding to a question with bueno is not just a definition of 'good', but often serves as a filler word similar to saying 'well' or 'okay' in English.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué es bueno para la salud?What is good for health?
- No entiendo, ¿qué es bueno para la salud?I don't understand, what is good for one's health?
- ¿Qué es bueno para el crecimiento de las plantas?What is good for the growth of plants?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing healthy eating habits.
- Elena¿Qué es bueno para mejorar la salud?What is good for improving health?
- MateoComer frutas y verduras todos los días.Eating fruits and vegetables every day.
- ElenaEso suena muy sencillo, Mateo.That sounds very simple, Mateo.
- MateoSí, pero es lo más importante.Yes, but it is the most important thing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
