Buenos días: good morning
Pronunciation: BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs (stress the capital letters)
Buenos días means “good morning” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: good morning
- How to say it: BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “buenos días” means and how to use it
Buenos días means “good morning.” You can use it from the start of the day until about noon.
Examples with audio
- Buenos días, ¿cómo está usted?Good morning, how are you?
- Buenos días, señor García.Good morning, Mr. García.
- Siempre digo buenos días a mis vecinos.I always say good morning to my neighbors.
Usage tip
The plural “buenos días” is used even for a single day. After noon, switch to “buenas tardes,” and after dark use “buenas noches.” People often shorten them to “buenas.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “good morning” in Spanish?
“good morning” in Spanish is “buenos días.” It is pronounced BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “buenos días”?
Say BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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