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Buen día / Buenos días
Good morning / Have a good day
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What does it mean?
Colombians are big on morning greetings. "Buenos días" is warm and universal. In offices and shops, Colombians greet everyone they pass with "buenos días" — even strangers. It's a sign of respect and warmth that immediately signals good manners.
How to use it
Say it to everyone in the morning — shopkeepers, neighbors, colleagues. Not saying it can be considered rude.
Example sentences
Good morning everyone!
¡Buenos días a todos!
Good morning, how are you?
Buenos días, ¿cómo está?
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