Spanish · Greetings & Phrases
Buenas noches
Good evening / Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A greeting or farewell used in the evening or night.
Example
Buenas noches, que descanses.
Good night, rest well.
Etymology
'Buenas noches' translates to 'good nights,' with 'noches' coming from the Latin 'nox, noctis,' meaning 'night.' The phrase developed to offer a courteous farewell at night.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is used during evening hours, typically in both spoken and written formats. It can be formal or informal depending on the context.