How to Say ‘Good afternoon.’ in Spain Spanish
Buenas tardes.
BWEH-nahs TAHR-des
[BWEH-nahs TAHR-des]
💬 Usage Tip: Typically used from lunchtime until around 8 PM.
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, afternoons are reserved for 'siesta', a short nap.
Phrase Breakdown
Buenas
[BWEH-nahs]
Good
Part of the greeting used for the afternoon.
Al salir de clases, saludo con 'Buenas tardes'.
When leaving classes, I greet with 'Good afternoon'.
tardes
[TAHR-des]
afternoon
The period of the day from noon until evening.
Las 'tardes' de primavera son hermosas.
The 'afternoons' of spring are beautiful.
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