good morning
"Buenos días" is the standard way to greet someone in the morning. Literally meaning "good days," it is used from sunrise until midday or until the person has had their main meal of the day. It carries a sense of warmth and professional or social courtesy. It is versatile and can be used in almost any setting, from addressing a boss to greeting a neighbor. In very casual contexts, you might hear people shorten it to just "¡Buenas!", though "Buenos días" remains the most polite and common choice for the early part of the day.
In conversation
Greeting a neighbor
¡Buenos días, señora Elena!
Good morning, Mrs. Elena!
¡Buenos días! ¿Qué tal estás?
Good morning! How are you?
Using the person's name or title makes the greeting feel more personal and polite.
Arriving at the office
Buenos días a todos.
Good morning, everyone.
Buenos días, ¿listo para la reunión?
Good morning, ready for the meeting?
This is the standard way to greet a group in a workplace setting.
Examples
Buenos días, mamá.
Good morning, mom.
Buenos días, ¿cómo has dormido?
Good morning, how did you sleep?
Buenos días, espero que tengas un excelente día de trabajo.
Good morning, I hope you have an excellent workday.
