buenos
“buenos” means “good” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
good
Also: nice, kind, fine
📝 In Action
Estos zapatos son muy buenos, duran años.
A1These shoes are very good, they last for years.
Mis vecinos son hombres buenos y siempre ayudan.
A2My neighbors are good men and always help.
Tengo muy buenos recuerdos de mi infancia.
B1I have very good memories of my childhood.
Good
📝 In Action
¡Buenos días! ¿Cómo estás?
A1Good morning! How are you?
Le dije buenos días al conductor del autobús.
A1I said good morning to the bus driver.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: buenos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'They are good books'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'bonus', which also meant 'good'. The '-os' ending shows that it's talking about multiple masculine things.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'Buenos días' and not 'Buen día'?
Great question! 'Buenos días' is the most common and traditional form. The plural 'días' is thought to be an old way of wishing someone not just one good day, but many good days. While you will hear 'Buen día' in some regions (like Argentina), 'Buenos días' is understood and used everywhere.
Is there a difference between 'buenos amigos' and 'amigos buenos'?
Yes, there's a subtle difference in feeling. Placing 'buenos' before 'amigos' ('buenos amigos') implies that being 'good' is an essential quality of these friends. Placing it after ('amigos buenos') is more of a straightforward description, simply stating a fact about them. Both are correct!