Buenas noches
Example: Siempre digo buenas noches antes de dormir.
Definition
"Buenas noches" is a common Spanish expression used to greet someone in the evening or to say goodbye before going to sleep. It literally means "good nights" and is typically said to wish someone a peaceful and restful night.
Etymology
The phrase "buenas noches" comes from the Spanish words "buenas," meaning good or pleasant, and "noches," meaning nights. It has been traditionally used in Spanish-speaking cultures to convey good wishes at night, similar to the English 'good night.' Did you know that while 'buenas noches' is plural, it is used as a fixed greeting regardless of the number of nights?
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"Buenas noches" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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