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"Es bueno" is a phrase which is often translated as "he's good", and "está bueno" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's good". Learn more about the difference between "es bueno" and "está bueno" below.
es bueno(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's good
¿Escuchaste a Zack tocando el saxofón? ¡Es muy bueno!Have you heard Zack on the saxophone? He's very good!
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es muy bueno jugando al básquetbol.He's very good at playing basketball.
Mi hermano es bueno en ciencias pero yo prefiero humanidades.My brother's good at sciences but I prefer humanities.
c. is good at
El nuevo dependiente es muy bueno cuando se trata de convencer a la gente de que compre algo.The new shop assistant is very good at convincing people to buy something.
está bueno(
ehs
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bweh
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noh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (culinary)
2. (colloquial) (is attractive)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. he's hot (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Su hermano un poco tonto, pero reconozco que está bueno.Her brother is a bit silly, but I admit he's hot.
b. is hot (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Daniel está muy bueno en traje de baño. ¿Viste qué musculatura tiene?Daniel is really hot in swimming trunks. Did you see his muscles?
