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"Good night" in Spanish: buenas noches
buenas noches
Good night in Spanish is buenas noches (BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs). Say buenas noches when going to bed or leaving at night. The same buenas noches also greets people after dark.
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How to pronounce buenas noches
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BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs
/ˈbwenas ˈnotʃes/
BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs. Stress BWEH and NOH. Soft ch in noches. Keep buenas clear.
"Good night" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| buenas noches | good night / good evening Bedtime goodbye and after-dark greeting. | Bedtime goodbye and after-dark greeting. |
| que descanses | rest well Warm bedtime wish to one person. | Warm bedtime wish to one person. |
| que descansen | rest well (plural) Bedtime wish to a group with ustedes. | Bedtime wish to a group with ustedes. |
| dulces sueños | sweet dreams Affectionate add-on after buenas noches. | Affectionate add-on after buenas noches. |
| hasta mañana | see you tomorrow Often pairs with buenas noches at night. | Often pairs with buenas noches at night. |
How to use buenas noches in real life
- 1Leaving a late dinner
Buenas noches, gracias por la cena.
Good night, thanks for dinner.
Buenas noches closes an evening visit.
- 2Putting a child to bed
Buenas noches. Que descanses.
Good night. Rest well.
Parents stack buenas noches with que descanses.
- 3Ending a night call
Te dejo. Buenas noches.
I'll let you go. Good night.
A short buenas noches ends late chats cleanly.
Mistakes English speakers make with buenas noches
Incorrect: Bueno noche.
Correct: Buenas noches.
Use feminine plural buenas noches, not bueno noche.
Incorrect: Buenas noches (at 10 a.m.)
Correct: Buenos días.
Morning needs buenos días. Save buenas noches for night.
Good to know
Good to knowBuenas noches works both as hello after dark and as goodbye at bedtime. Context tells listeners which you mean. Families often add que descanses after buenas noches.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a friend's apartment late
ChatPal
Ya es tarde. ¿Te acompaño al taxi?
It's late. Should I walk you to the taxi?
You
No hace falta. Buenas noches.
No need. Good night.
ChatPal
Buenas noches. Avísame cuando llegues.
Good night. Message me when you arrive.
You
Claro. Que descanses.
Sure. Rest well.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Spanish
Does buenas noches mean good evening or good night?
Both. Buenas noches greets after dark and says goodbye at bedtime.
Why is it feminine plural?
Noches is feminine plural, so the phrase is buenas noches.
How do you pronounce buenas noches?
BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs. Stress NOH in noches after buenas.
What do I tell a group at bedtime?
Say buenas noches and que descansen with ustedes.
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