buenos días
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good morning, good day
/ˈbwe.nos ˈdi.as/
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A common morning greeting that sets a friendly tone, and by extension a polite way to start a conversation before noon.
Examples
Cuando llegué al trabajo, dije buenos días a mis compañeros.
When I arrived at work, I said good morning to my colleagues.
En la videollamada, todos empezaron diciendo buenos días.
In the video call, everyone started by saying good morning.
Al abrir la tienda, el dependiente siempre dice buenos días a los clientes.
When opening the shop, the clerk always says good morning to customers.
El profesor entró al aula y saludó con un fuerte buenos días.
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted with a loud good morning.
¡Buenos días, María!
Good morning, Maria!
Similar words
qué tal
saludo matutino
buenas tardes
holabuenas
buen día
Meanings
Usage
Use context to choose the sense, but generally buenos días is the standard morning greeting.
Common mistakes
Dropping the plural agreement and saying buen día in the morning can sound too informal.
Etymology
From Old Spanish buenos días, literally ‘good days’, from Latin bonus ‘good’ + dies ‘day’.
FAQ
What does buenos días mean?
Buenos días means “good morning” or “good day”, used as a greeting in the morning.
When should I use buenos días?
Use it from sunrise until around noon when greeting someone.
Is buenos días formal or informal?
It works in both formal and casual settings.
Can I say buenos días in the afternoon?
No, after midday you switch to “buenas tardes”.
What’s the difference between buenos días and buen día?
“Buenos días” is the standard plural greeting; “buen día” is less common and can sound informal.
How do I pronounce buenos días?
It is pronounced /ˈbwe.nos ˈdi.as/.
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