Una buena idea o Una idea buena ?

Question

Una buena idea o Una idea buena

Which is the one normally used?

and

Is there a difference in meaning?

Answer 1

You would say "Es una buena idea" (It's a good idea).

While the majority of adjectives come after the noun in Spanish, some adjectives come before the noun. "buena/bueno/buen" is one of those adjectives. Another example is "dulce".

Click here for a more in-depth lesson on when adjectives precede nouns: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/100027/adjective-placement

Agua dulce, limón dulce y pan dulce están normales en CR. - 00551866, May 7, 2013

"son" normales en Costa Rica, my friend! - francobollo, May 7, 2013

Answer 2

Una buena idea is more widely used. Una idea buena is used when you when to emphasize that among a group of ideas, one is particularly good.

I hope this helps!

Yes it helps thanks Franco - ian-hill, May 7, 2013

Answer 3

buena idea