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"Buenazo" is an adjective which is often translated as "good-natured", and "bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "buenazo" and "bueno" below.
buenazo, el buenazo, la buenaza(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good-natured
Fer es buenazo y muy noble.Fer is good-natured and really noble.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. good-natured person
Espero que mi hijo se case con una buenaza.I hope my son marries a good-natured woman.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(skilled person)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. ace
Jorge es un buenazo para las computadoras.Jorge is an ace with computers.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Diego es un buenazo en matemáticas.Diego is great at math.
Yo contrataría a Andrea, de verdad es una buenaza.I'd hire Andrea, she really is an expert.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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