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"Buenas noches" is a form of "buenas noches", a phrase which is often translated as "good evening". "Buenas tardes" is a phrase which is often translated as "good afternoon". Learn more about the difference between "buenas noches" and "buenas tardes" below.
buenas noches(
bweh
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nahs
 
noh
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chehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good evening
Buenas noches y bienvenidos.Good evening and welcome.
a. good night
Me voy a dormir. ¡Buenas noches!I'm going to sleep. Good night!
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buenas tardes(
bweh
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nahs
 
tahr
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dehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good afternoon (until sunset)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo pasaste la mañana?Good afternoon! How was your morning?
b. good evening (later in the day)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo están?Good evening? How are you?
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