When to use what

Question

When do you use 'Buenas noches'; 'Buenos trades'; and 'Buenas dias'?

Answer 1

Buenos Días= Good morning, good day (literally 'good days'). You can use this any time of day, especially in the morning. It is a common way to say hello.

Buenas Tardes= Good afternoon (literally 'good afternoons'). You would usually use this greeting after 12 noon until maybe 6pm or whenever it gets dark.

Buenas Noches= Good night (literally 'good nights'). This is mostly only used to say goodbye in the evening or at night. It is also used the same way good night is used in English, like when putting a child to bed, etc.