buenas noches

good evening, good night

Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation

/ˈbwe.nas ˈno.tʃes/

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Cultural Note

Unlike English, 'buenas noches' serves as both a greeting ('good evening') and a farewell ('good night'). In Spain, where dinner typically happens around 9-10 PM, this phrase starts being used later than in most other cultures. It is the standard greeting when arriving at a restaurant for dinner.

📝 Example Sentences

Buenas noches, que descanses.

Good night, sleep well.

Buenas noches, ¿tienen mesa para dos?

Good evening, do you have a table for two?

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