How to Say ‘Good evening’ in Spain Spanish
Buenas noches
BWEH-nahs NOH-ches
[BWEH-nahs NOH-ches]
🇪🇸 In Spain: [Buenas noches] can mean both "good evening" and "good night," depending on whether you're arriving or leaving. Context tells you which one it is.
Phrase Breakdown
Buenas
[BWEH-nahs]
Good
Part of the phrase to wish someone a good night.
Al despedirme, siempre digo 'Buenas noches'.
When saying goodbye, I always say 'Good night'.
noches
[NOH-ches]
night
Used as a greeting or farewell in the evening.
Las 'noches' de invierno son frías.
The 'nights' in winter are cold.
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