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"Buenos días" is a phrase which is often translated as "good morning", and "buenas tardes" is a phrase which is often translated as "good afternoon". Learn more about the difference between "buenos días" and "buenas tardes" below.
buenos días(
bweh
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nohs
 
dee
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ahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good morning
¡Buenos días a todos!Good morning everybody!
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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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