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buenos noches

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Buenos noches (phrase) means a common misspelling of the Spanish buenas noches, meaning 'good evening' or 'good night'. Noche is a feminine noun, so the correct form uses buenas rather than buenos. Example: “He wrote buenos noches on the card, when it should have been buenas noches.”

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non-standard A common misspelling of the Spanish buenas noches, meaning 'good evening' or 'good night'. Noche is a feminine noun, so the correct form uses buenas rather than buenos.

"He wrote buenos noches on the card, when it should have been buenas noches."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA misspelling of the Spanish for good night — it should be buenas noches.

When to use it

Not correct Spanish in any variety. The error usually comes from English speakers who have learned buenos días first and carry the masculine buenos across.

Memory tip

Match the ending to the noun's gender: buenos días (masculine), buenas tardes and buenas noches (feminine).

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buenas noches → buenos días → buenas tardes

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

An erroneous form of Spanish buenas noches, from bueno ('good') and noche ('night').

Origin: Spanish

Frequently asked questions

Is 'buenos noches' correct?

No. The correct phrase is buenas noches. Noche is feminine in Spanish, so it requires the feminine plural adjective buenas. Buenos noches will be understood but marks the speaker out as a learner.

Why do people write 'buenos noches'?

Because buenos días is usually taught first and uses buenos, learners assume the same form carries over. Día is unusual in being masculine despite ending in -a, so it is the odd one out, not noches.

What is the meaning of buenos noches?

"buenos noches" (phrase) means a common misspelling of the Spanish buenas noches, meaning 'good evening' or 'good night'. Noche is a feminine noun, so the correct form uses buenas rather than buenos.

How do you use buenos noches in a sentence?

Example: "He wrote buenos noches on the card, when it should have been buenas noches."