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"Good morning" in Spanish: buenos días
buenos días
Good morning in Spanish is buenos días (BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs). Use buenos días until midday in shops and offices. After lunch, switch from buenos días to buenas tardes.
Walking into a bakery
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How to pronounce buenos días
Say it
BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs
/ˈbwenos ˈdi.as/
BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs. Stress BWEH and DEE. The u in buenos is quick. Keep días with a clear ee.
"Good morning" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| buenos días | good morning Polite morning greeting until around noon. | Polite morning greeting until around noon. |
| buen día | good day Shorter morning hello, common in parts of Latin America. | Shorter morning hello, common in parts of Latin America. |
| hola, buenos días | hi, good morning Warm stack for neighbors and staff. | Warm stack for neighbors and staff. |
| muy buenos días | very good morning Extra polite, especially with older adults. | Extra polite, especially with older adults. |
| buenos días a todos | good morning, everyone Greeting a whole group with ustedes tone. | Greeting a whole group with ustedes tone. |
How to use buenos días in real life
- 1Walking into a bakery
Buenos días, ¿tienen pan recién hecho?
Good morning, do you have freshly made bread?
Greet with buenos días before you order.
- 2Starting a work chat
Buenos días, equipo. Empezamos ya.
Good morning, team. Let's start now.
Buenos días opens group meetings cleanly.
- 3Greeting a neighbor
¡Buenos días! ¿Cómo amaneciste?
Good morning! How did you wake up / how are you this morning?
¿Cómo amaneciste? often follows buenos días.
Mistakes English speakers make with buenos días
Incorrect: Bueno día.
Correct: Buenos días.
Use plural buenos días. Bueno día sounds incomplete.
Incorrect: Buenos días a las cinco de la tarde.
Correct: Buenas tardes.
After midday, replace buenos días with buenas tardes.
Good to know
In Latin America, buenos días is expected when you enter a small shop in the morning. People often keep buenos días going until after lunch in some places, then switch. Staff usually answer with the same buenos días.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a morning language class
ChatPal
Buenos días. ¿Listos para practicar?
Good morning. Ready to practice?
You
Buenos días. Sí, un poco nervioso.
Good morning. Yes, a little nervous.
ChatPal
No te preocupes. Empezamos despacio.
Don't worry. We'll start slowly.
You
Perfecto. Gracias.
Perfect. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good morning" in Spanish
Until what time do I say buenos días?
Usually until midday. When afternoon feels clear, switch from buenos días to buenas tardes.
Is días plural on purpose?
Yes. The set phrase is buenos días, even for one morning.
How do you pronounce buenos días?
BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs. Keep the quick u in buenos.
Can I say buenos días to a group?
Yes: buenos días a todos. Latin America uses ustedes, not vosotros.
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