tu inglés es bueno
/tu inɡles es bweno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "your english is good" is translated into Spanish as tu inglés es bueno.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they speak or write the English language well. While tu inglés es bueno is a literal translation, native speakers often prefer to say hablas muy bien el inglés (you speak English very well) when complimenting someone's language skills. You can intensify the compliment by saying tu inglés es muy bueno (your English is very good) by adding muy before bueno.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the level of formality and the specific nuance of the compliment. tu inglés es bueno is the informal version, while su inglés es bueno is the formal version. For a more sophisticated compliment, you can use Tiene usted un buen dominio del inglés, which means "You have a good command of English".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Te rifas con el inglés is a colloquial way to say "You're awesome with English".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express "your english is good" formally, use su instead of tu (e.g., su inglés es bueno).
Did you know?
- The Spanish word inglés was borrowed from Old French angleis, which itself came from the Old English word Englisc.
- In Spanish, languages like inglés are treated as masculine nouns, which is why the adjective bueno must also be masculine.
- When a Spanish speaker says hablas muy bien, they are using an adverb to describe the action of speaking, whereas tu inglés es bueno describes the language itself.
Examples in context
- Sabes que tu inglés es bueno cuando la gente para de hacerte cumplidos sobre lo bueno que es tu inglés.You know that your English is good when people stop complimenting you on how good your English is.This sentence illustrates a situation where a person receives compliments on their English proficiency.Tatoeba #1855061 by marcelostockle, translation #954756 by CK
- Su inglés es bueno. ¿Dónde aprendió?Your English is good. Where did you learn it?
- Oye, tu inglés está muy bien. ¿Dónde lo practicas?Hey, your English is very good. Where do you practice it?
- Gracias, lo aprendí en la universidad.Thank you, I learned it at the university.
- ¡Gracias! Miro muchas películas y hablo con amigos en línea.Thanks! I watch many movies and talk with friends online.
- Tu inglés es bueno, me sorprende mucho.Your English is good, it surprises me a lot.
- Sé que tu inglés es bueno para trabajar aquí.I know your English is good for working here.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a job interview.
- Sofía¿Crees que me irá bien en la entrevista?Do you think I will do well in the interview?
- AlejandroSí, porque tu inglés es bueno.Yes, because your English is good.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, me hace sentir más segura.Thanks, Alejandro, it makes me feel more confident.
- AlejandroDe nada, Sofía, ¡tú puedes!You're welcome, Sofia, you can do it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bueno, es, inglés, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
