How to say ‘good morning’ in Spanish

“Good morning” in Spanish is typically translated as “Buenos días,” and this casual, friendly greeting will work anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.

Yet Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and there are plenty of regional variations and informal ways to wish someone a ‘good morning’ across the hispanosphere.

Here are some alternatives:

1. ¡Buenos días! – Good morning (standard)
2. ¡Buen día! – Good day! (used in Argentina and some other South American countries)
3. ¡Buenas! – Hi (informal)
4. ¿Qué tal? – How’s it going? (informal)
5. ¿Cómo te va? – How’s it going? (informal)
6. ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? (informal)
7. ¿Cómo estás hoy? – How are you today? (informal)
8. ¡Hola! ¿Cómo amaneciste? – Hello! How did you wake up? (informal)
9. ¿Cómo amaneció? – How did you wake up? (slightly more formal, usted form)
10. ¿Qué onda? – What’s up? (informal, mainly used in Mexico)
11. ¡Saludos! – Greetings! (formal or informal)

These variations can vary in usage depending on the country or region within the Spanish-speaking world.

Looking to wish someone a good day or a good evening?

• ¡Buenos días! – Good morning / good day
• ¡Buenas tardes! – Good evening
• ¡Buenas noches! – Good night (only used as a farewell)