Spanish · Greetings & Phrases
Buenos días
Good morning
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A greeting used in the morning hours.
Example
¡Buenos días! ¿Dormiste bien?
Good morning! Did you sleep well?
Etymology
'Buenos días' combines 'buenos,' the plural form of 'bueno' meaning 'good,' and 'días,' meaning 'days.' The phrase dates back to the Middle Ages when formal greetings became common.
How & Where It’s Used
'Buenos días' is a formal to semi-formal greeting typically used in the morning. It is appropriate for both spoken and written communication in various social settings.