phrase

buenos noches

BWEH-nos NOH-chess

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.”

phrase

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."

How to Use Buenos noches

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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Easily confused with

buenas noches → buenos días → buenas tardes

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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.