bueno
What is another word for bueno? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — The Spanish word for good, in the sense of being of high quality, morally good, or pleasant.
Antonyms
How to use bueno
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
muy bueno
buen día
qué bueno
está bueno
Bueno changes form to agree with the noun: bueno, buena, buenos, buenas. Before a masculine singular noun it shortens to buen — un buen día.
Etymology
From Latin bonus ('good'), the same root that gives English bonus, bonny and bounty.
Full origin of bueno →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bueno and bien?
Bueno is an adjective and describes nouns: un libro bueno, a good book. Bien is an adverb and describes verbs: canta bien, he sings well. Saying 'está bueno' about food means it tastes good, while 'estoy bien' means I am fine.
Why do Mexicans say 'bueno' on the phone?
It is simply the conventional telephone greeting in Mexico, where other Spanish-speaking countries use aló, diga or sí. It functions exactly like the English 'hello' when picking up a call.
When does bueno become buen?
It drops the -o directly before a masculine singular noun: un buen amigo, buen viaje. In every other position the full form stays: el amigo es bueno.
