🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

How to say “Good night” in Spanish

Buenas noches

BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs

Literally: good nightsneutral

Used both as a nighttime greeting and when going to bed. Before sleep, family members often add 'que descanses' (rest well) or 'que duermas bien'.

Other ways to say it

SpanishPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Que descanseskeh dehs-KAHN-sehsRest wellSaying good night to someone going to bed
Dulces sueñosDOOL-sehs SWEH-nyohsSweet dreamsAffectionate, to children or partners

In a sentence

Buenas noches, hasta mañana.

BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, AHS-tah mah-NYAH-nah

Good night, see you tomorrow.

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