son buenos

they're good

son buenos(sohn bweh-nohs)

phrase

1. (they're beneficial or of good quality; third person plural)

a. they're good

Esos zapatos son muy bonitos. - Sí, y además son buenos. Creo que durarán.

Those shoes are very nice. - Yes, and they're also good. I think they'll last.

b. are good

Dicen que los plátanos son buenos para prevenir los calambres.

They say bananas are good to prevent cramp.

2. (they're kindhearted or behave well; third person plural)

a. they're good

Son buenos y compasivos. Si no, no hubieran dado todo su dinero a organizaciones benéficas.

They're good and compassionate. Otherwise they wouldn't have given all their money away to charities.

b. are good

Mis hijos son buenos, solo hacen alguna travesura de vez en cuando.

My children are good. They just play the odd prank once in a while.

3. (you're kindhearted or behave well; second person plural)

a. you're good

Sé que son buenos, pero no es suficiente con serlo, también hay que parecerlo.

I know you're good, but it's not enough to be good, you also have to look good.