buenos

word · lemma: bueno

/ˈbweɪnəs/
BWAY-nuhs
/bjˈuːənˌəʊ/
BYOO-uhn-oh

Definition

'Buenos' is the plural form of 'bueno' in Spanish, meaning 'good' when referring to masculine or mixed plural nouns. It is also used in greetings like 'buenos días' meaning 'good morning.'

Usage & Nuances

'Buenos' must match masculine or mixed-gender plural nouns. Commonly appears in phrases like 'buenos días' (good morning) and 'buenos amigos' (good friends). Not used on its own in English; always required to agree in gender and number in Spanish. Feminine form is 'buenas.'

Example Sentences

We greeted everyone with buenos días.

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These are buenos amigos in Spanish class.

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The movie had buenos momentos.

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If you visit Spain, you'll hear 'buenos días' everywhere in the morning.

natural

She always smiles and says 'buenos días' to the neighbors.

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Those are buenos recuerdos from our trip last summer.

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