Good Morning in Spanish


Saying "good morning" to Spanish people can make a huge difference to how you are perceived, especially by elderly people. Addressing someone or a group of people by saying "good morning" when you enter a shop or any other public place, is always considered a sign of good manners and education. Please keep in mind that this phrase varies according to the time of the day!

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How to say Good Morning in Spanish

The Spanish word that is used to say "good morning" is buenos días. But being among friends, you can address them by by simply saying "Hi!"

Note that you can use the expression buenos días when you enter a place and also when you leave, as a way to express the person or group of people have a good day.

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Buenos días

Good morning

Buen día

Good day


Hello! / Hi!

Que tengas buen día

Have a good day (casual)

Que tengas un lindo día

Have a nice day (casual)

Que tenga buen día

I hope you have a good day (formal)

Hola señorita, buenos días

Hello miss, good morning (formal)

Buen día caballero

Good day gentleman


For more formal events, a handshake will do.


To kiss

Beso en la mejilla

A kiss on the cheek

Dar la mano

To shake hands

Un apretón de manos

A handshake


¿Qué tal va tu mañana?

How is your morning going? (casual)

¿Qué tal va su mañana?

How is your morning going? (formal)

¿Cómo está?

How are you? (formal)

¿Durmió bien?

Did you sleep well? (formal)

¿Descansaste bien?

Did you rest? (casual)


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See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!

Mauricio Evlampieff: Rocket Spanish

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