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"Good luck!" in Spanish: ¡buena suerte!
¡buena suerte!
Good luck in Spanish is ¡buena suerte! Buena suerte fits exams, interviews, and trips. ¡Éxito! is a short pep alternative.
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How to pronounce ¡buena suerte!
Say it
BWEH-nah SWEHR-teh
/ˈbwe.na ˈsweɾ.te/
BWEH-nah SWEHR-teh. Soft ue sounds like weh. Tap the r in suerte lightly.
"Good luck!" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¡buena suerte! | good luck! Default cheer. | Default cheer. |
| mucha suerte | lots of luck Extra warmth. | Extra warmth. |
| ¡éxito! | success! / go crush it Short pep talk before a big moment. | Short pep talk before a big moment. |
| suerte con… | luck with… Suerte con el examen names the challenge. | Suerte con el examen names the challenge. |
How to use ¡buena suerte! in real life
- 1Before an exam
¡Buena suerte en el examen!
Good luck on the exam!
Buena suerte en points to the event.
- 2Job interview day
Buena suerte. Habla despacio.
Good luck. Speak slowly.
Calm buena suerte plus a tip.
- 3Friend traveling
Buena suerte en el viaje.
Good luck on the trip.
Buena suerte en el viaje wishes safe success.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¡buena suerte!
Incorrect: ¡Bueno suerte!
Correct: ¡Buena suerte!
Suerte is feminine. Use buena, not bueno.
Incorrect: ¡Buenas suertes!
Correct: ¡Buena suerte!
Keep the set phrase buena suerte singular.
Good to know
Good to knowBuena suerte is everyday and sincere. Crossing fingers appears in some places. Buena suerte itself does the verbal work. Éxito cheers results more than luck.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a friend's driving test
ChatPal
Hoy presento el examen de manejo.
I take the driving test today.
You
¡Buena suerte! Respira antes de arrancar.
Good luck! Breathe before you start.
ChatPal
Gracias. Estoy nervioso.
Thanks. I'm nervous.
You
Buena suerte otra vez. Me cuentas luego.
Good luck again. Tell me later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good luck!" in Spanish
Why buena not bueno?
Suerte is feminine, so the adjective is buena. Buena suerte is the pair.
Buena suerte or éxito?
Buena suerte wishes luck. Éxito cheers for success.
Can I add a reason?
Yes: Buena suerte en la entrevista.
Is it formal?
Neutral. Buena suerte works with friends and colleagues.
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