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Sympathy is a universal virtue. Although the phrase “have a good day” in Spanish has become a cliché, it is still useful to know how to say it. It always makes sense when said sincerely in any language.
It could be argued that the concept of wishing someone "good morning" is not part of Latin American culture. Then,to have a good daywould be considered an Anglicism: a word or phrase that has been directly translated from English into another language without regard to the other language.
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It is exciting to understand that there are many unique (but similar) sayings in Spain and Latin America, the most popular beingMay everything go well! 🇧🇷means "I hope things go well" or "have a good life").
Read on to learn more about the essential "have a nice day" phrases and practice for your next Spanish conversations!
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- How do you say "Have a nice day" in Spanish?
- regards
- answers
- transition words
- have a conversation in spanish
How do you say "Have a nice day" in Spanish?
The literal translation of this friendly and frequently used phrase in the US isHave a nice day!To break it down grammatically, let's look at each part of speech separately.
Than
Thanis used at the beginning because that phrase is actually a shortened version of "I hope you have a nice day" orI hope you have a good day.
I've got/I've got
I've gotis the subjunctive form of the verbI've gotbeing used as an imperative. Learn more about thesecommand types here.
a good day
A good dayis the correct way to say "have a nice day" here instead ofa good day,WhyGood in-Likesimproveminovo-is an exception to the rule in Spanish that requires the adjective to be placed after the noun (as into stove- to stove)
what 'you' use
“Tú” translates to Spanish in several ways. Use this table to figure out which form to use in different situations.
sentence in spanish | form of "you" | used with |
Have a nice day! May everything go well! | You | a single person who is the same age as you or younger |
To have a good day! Good luck! | You | a single person who is older than you or whom you want to show respect to |
You have a good day! Good luck! | You | more than one person |
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In addition to “have a good day” in Spanish, check out these other goodbye words and phrases you'll want to know to complete a basic conversation.no español.
- Goodbye- Goodbye
- Bye! 🇧🇷Bye.
- Bye! 🇧🇷I'll see you shortly.
- Happy day/afternoon/night!– Happy day/afternoon/night
- Have fun / enjoy -Have a nice day.
- chao- Goodbye
- Have a nice rest.- Rest.
- That's okay.- be good
- enjoy it)- To take advantage of.

regards
Greetings are incredibly important in Spanish. In Latin American culture, greeting another person is a way of showing respect.
- Good day- good day
- Buenas tardes- good evening
- Good evening- good evening
- (very good– a shortened version of the three greetings above, suitable for any time
- ola- Hola
follow up questions
It is common to ask a follow up question after a greeting. Use one of the following.
- How are you?- How are you? (used with friends or family)
- How are you?- How formal are you)?
- How's it going?- How's it going?
- How's it going?- How's it going?
- As was?- How have you been?
- How are you?- And there?
- What is the problem?- What's going on?
- What are you doing?- What are you doing?
- And you?- And you?
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answers
- Well thanks.- Well thanks.
- Fine🇧🇷 - Very good.
- As always.- As always.
- A little tired.- A little tired.
- I'm sick.- I'm sick.
- More or less.- Ok.
- Mal.- Forever.
- Everything's fine.- Everything's fine.
- Nothing.- Not a thing.
transitions and filler words
Learn these transition words in Spanish, thefillers, so you can sprinkle them in your prayers and conversations!
born- We go
Well I have to go.
Well I have to go.
Mira– look / look here
Look, if you don't clean this up, I'm going to get mad!
Look, if you don't clean this up, I'm going to get mad!
we will go- We go
I dont know.
Well I do not know.
The truth is that– the truth is / in fact
The truth is that I don't feel well.
In fact, I don't feel well.
After- after
Noso you won't come?
So you're not coming?
I mean– in other words / I want to say / I want to say
Writing is my vocation, that is, it is my vocation.
Writing is my vocation; in other words, it is my vocation.
Later- later
So I say.
I'll tell you later.
no time- nowadays
The weather is good right now, but it might rain later..
Currently the weather is good, but it might rain later.
At least- at least
At least ask her name!
At least ask her name.
So- after
So are you coming?
So are you coming?
However- far far
Even though they tell me I'm skinny, I'm on a diet.
Even though they tell me I'm skinny, I'm on a diet.
Besides– in addition to / in addition to / also
Also, I'm out of here.
Besides, I'm moving out of here.
Ni modo- no way
There's no way I can go with you, I'm sorry.
There's no way I can go with you, I'm sorry.
Goodness- good thing
I'm glad you haven't forgotten.
I'm glad you haven't forgotten.
The good- the good
Good thing we're going on vacation.
Good thing we're going on vacation.
oh i want- the bad
The bad thing is that our bags were lost.
The bad thing is that they lost our bags.
Let's see- let's see
Let's see if my package arrived.
Let's see if my package arrived.
aptly- no wonder / no wonder
No wonder your ice cream melted, you left it out in the sun!
No wonder your ice cream melted, you left it out in the sun!
Therefore– because/that's why
I don't like that place. That's why I don't want to go.
I don't like that place. That's why I don't want to go.
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FAQs
How do you respond to have a good day in Spanish? ›
Replies. Bien, gracias. – Well, thanks. Muy bien.
Do Mexicans say have a nice day? ›¡Buen día!
Buen día means “Good day” and it is often used when we see someone for the first time in the morning. However, you can also use it to mean “have a nice day” in Spanish. It is a shortened version of que tengas un buen día.
- Hola - Hello.
- Buenos días - Good morning.
- Buenas tardes - Good afternoon.
- Buenas noches - Good evening.
English | Spanish – Informal |
---|---|
Hi, hello | Hola |
Good morning | Buenos días |
Good afternoon/ Good evening | Buenas tardes |
Good evening/ good night | Buenas noches |
Spanish | English equivalent | Formality |
---|---|---|
Buenos días | Good morning | Slightly formal |
Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | Slightly formal |
Buenas noches | Good night/Good evening | Slightly formal |
Muy buenas/buenas | Short version of all the above | Informal |
Other Ways to Say “Have a Great Day”
Have an awesome day! I hope your day is great! I hope your day goes well. Today will be the best!
The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night) depending on the time of day.
What are common Mexican phrases? ›- ¡Qué padre! (Cool!)
- Me vale madre (I don't care)
- Poca madre (Really cool)
- Fresa (Preppy)
- ¡Aguas! (Be careful!)
- En el bote (In jail)
- Estar crudo (To be hungover)
- ¡A huevo! (**** yeah!)
- Hola – Hello.
- Buenas – Hi (informal)
- Buenos días – Good morning.
- Buen día – Good morning (less common, used in Argentina)
- Buenas tardes – Good afternoon.
- Buenas noches – Good evening.
- Bienvenido – Welcome.
- Hola = Hello.
- Adiós = Goodbye.
- Por favor = Please.
- Gracias = Thank you.
- Lo siento = Sorry.
- Salud = Bless you (after someone sneezes)
- Sí = Yes.
- No = No.
What is a common Spanish saying? ›
15 Must-Know Basic Spanish Phrases
¿Qué tal? – “How are you?” Me gusta / No me gusta… – “I like / I don't like…” ¿Cuánto cuesta?
hasta mañana in American English
(mɑˈnjɑnɑ ) Spanish. so long; (I'll) see you tomorrow.
Muy means “very” and is often followed by an adverb or an adjective. The word bien is the literal translation of “well”. So muy bien means “very well”, “fine”, or even “OK”, when used to express satisfaction about a situation. It's an extremely common way to respond to the question “How are you?” in Spanish.
How do you respond to Mucho Gusto? ›Mucho Gusto
It can be used in the beginning and the end of the conversation. Instead of saying “adios” to someone who you just met, you can simply say “mucho gusto!” And if you are wondering how to respond to “mucho gusto”, the best answer is “igualmente” o “mucho gusto también”.
The most respectful greetings are formal ones like "hello," or time-related greetings like "good morning" or "good evening." To make it even more respectful, add the listener's formal title afterwards, like "hello, Mr. or Mrs. ______," or even "hello, sir or ma'am."
What's up Spanish slang? ›3. ¿Qué onda? This one is nice and simple! It's another casual way to ask a close friend, “What's up?” and you'll hear Mexicans use it all the time.
What are the 3 greetings? ›Good Morning/Good Day/Good Afternoon/Good Evening
These are general polite greetings that can be used in all situations and are used at particular times of the day (like good morning when you greet a colleague or manager as you enter the office in the morning.)
Hola is the most common Spanish phrase for saying Hello because it's universally acceptable. If you don't know what else to say to the person, Hola is always a safe way to say Hello in Spanish.
How to respond to como estas? ›When someone asks you ¿Cómo estás? If you feel alright, you say estoy bien; you could also say, estoy muy bien, to give more emphasis, which means “very good” or “very well.” You can also add one extra word, gracias, meaning “thanks”, and estoy bien, gracias; it means “I'm fine, thank you.” 2.
DO HAVE A NICE DAY messages? ›- Do not let yesterday' stress ruin your today. ...
- We got to live only once so make great things and enjoy life. ...
- Wishing you a great day. ...
- May you be loved more and more everyday. ...
- Never give up, hurdles do come your way, learn to overcome them and reach your goal.
What is my name in Mexican? ›
¿Cómo te llamas?
What is I love you in Mexico? ›I love you in Spanish is te amo. This is the most direct translation of “I love you” there is.
How do you say bye in Mexico? ›- Adiós. Goodbye.
- Chau. Bye! ( casual)
- Nos vemos. See you (casual)
- Hasta mañana. See you tomorrow.
- Hasta luego. See you later.
Que onda in Spanish is a way friends and family welcome each other in an informal situation. Remember, if you're using que onda as a greeting, it should be with someone you already know or in a casual scenario. Que onda is not acceptable in formal or elegant situations.
What words can only Mexicans say? ›- Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a 'pendejo'. ...
- Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as 'wey', means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. ...
- Chido & Padre. ...
- Cabrón. ...
- Buena Onda. ...
- La Neta. ...
- Pinche. ...
- Crudo.
Estoy molesto / molesta
The expression estoy molesto (I'm upset) is understood in all Spanish-speaking countries and is considered one of the most common Spanish expressions of anger.
- Hola (Hello)
- Adios (Goodbye)
- Gracias (Thank you)
- Por favor (Please)
- Si (Yes)
- Claro (Of course)
- No (No)
- Amor (Love)
- Buenos días. = Good morning. ...
- Buenas tardes. = Good afternoon. ...
- Me llamo Mondly. = My name is Mondly. ...
- Encantado de conocerte. = I'm pleased to meet you. ...
- ¿Cómo estás? = How are you? ...
- Bien, gracias. ¿Y usted? ...
- Me gustaría una cerveza. = I'd like a beer. ...
- Lo siento.
- The 10 most popular Spanish sayings. ...
- Al mal tiempo, buena cara. ...
- Más vale pájaro en mano, que ciento volando. ...
- Más vale tarde que nunca. ...
- Ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente. ...
- Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda. ...
- A caballo regalado, no le mires el diente. ...
- Cada maestrillo tiene su librillo.
- be – “Will you be my friend?”
- and – “You and I will always be friends.”
- of – “Today is the first of November.”
- a – “I saw a bear today.”
- in – “She is in her room.”
- to – “Let's go to the park.”
- have – “I have a few questions.”
- too – “I like her too.”
How difficult is Spanish to learn? ›
The good news? Spanish is reputed to be one of the easiest languages for native English speakers to learn, and with over 500 million fluent speakers (50 million of whom live in the US), you'd have to be living in a cave to not bump into one of them fairly often.
What language has only 123 words? ›That metaphorical process is at the heart of Toki Pona, the world's smallest language. While the Oxford English Dictionary contains a quarter of a million entries, and even Koko the gorilla communicates with over 1,000 gestures in American Sign Language, the total vocabulary of Toki Pona is a mere 123 words.
What is the hardest Spanish word to say? ›Ronronear
Ronronear or “to purr” may be one of the most difficult verbs to pronounce in Spanish. It includes two hard r sounds, one soft r, and one vowel pair, which in this case is known as hiatus in Spanish.
- Good morning. Sometimes, all you need to start the day right is a good coffee and someone greeting you smiling. ...
- Good afternoon. ...
- My name is Mondly. ...
- I'm pleased to meet you. ...
- How are you? ...
- Fine, thanks. ...
- I'd like a beer. ...
- I'm sorry.
The standard answer is probably "Bien" ("Fine") or "Muy bien" ("Very good"). Of course, both of those responses are often expanded: "Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?" ("Quite well, thank you. And you?").
How do you reply to Buenas Noches? ›A: ¡Buenas noches! (Good night!) So, you can answer with 'que descanses' to let the other people know that you wish them a good night of rest.
How do you respond to con mucho gusto? ›The correct response for this statement is: "El gusto es mio." (Please note-There is an accent mark over the i in the word mio." This can be translated directly to "The pleasure is mine." The statement also means "It is my pleasure," and translated loosely as "It's nice to meet you too." It is best to never answer the ...
What is anos tienes? ›¿Cuántos años tienes? How old are you?
How to respond to que pasa? ›Estoy bien. Nothing. I'm fine.
Is it hasta luego? ›Translated literally from Spanish to English, hasta luego means “until then.” (Until then is used in English in the exact same way—to say you'll see someone soon.)
What is muy bonita? ›
muy bonita very pretty gt.
What does por nada mean? ›English translation:for nothing/it's nothing (also...in vain) Explanation: Literally it means "for nothing", but it is also used like "it's nothing" as an answer to a thank you.
What is the reply for Hola? ›9 Cómo te va – How's it going
It´s already a pretty polite way to reply to 'hola', but if you want to be extra respectful and formal (when speaking to a stranger, an elder or an authority figure, for example), you can say 'cómo le va' in the formal “usted” form instead.
Día is a masculine word so buenos needs to be in masculine form too (ending in -OS).
What does Como esta UD mean? ›How are you.?
Does Buenos días mean good night? ›Buenos días – literally meaning “good days”, “buenos días” is more formal than “hola” and it translates to “good morning”. The same as in English, this greeting can be used anytime before noon in both formal and informal contexts.
What can I say instead of de nada? ›This is the most common way to say You're welcome in Spanish. What can I say instead of De nada? You can also say Con gusto, A la orden, No es nada, and Por nada, depending on the situation.
What does nos vemos en mean? ›Answer and Explanation: Nos vemos is a phrase in Spanish that literally means 'we see each other', but is almost always used as an idiom for 'see you later'.