casual

Buenas

Literal meaning: "Good ones"

Hi / Hey (quick greeting)

BWEH-nahs

What does it mean?

"Buenas" is the ultra-casual shortening of buenos días/tardes/noches. Colombians use it at any time of day as a quick, friendly hello. It's one of the most distinctly Colombian greetings.

How to use it

Works at any time of day. Perfect for quick greetings when passing someone or entering a room.

Example sentences

Hi everyone!

¡Buenas a todos!

Hey, how are you?

Buenas, ¿qué más?

Related phrases

¿Qué más?

What's up / How are you

Chao

Bye / Goodbye

More greetings phrases

¿Qué más?

What's up / How are you

¿Qué hubo?

What's happening / What's up

Chao

Bye / Goodbye

Nos vemos

See you later / Catch you later

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casual

Buenas

Literal meaning: "Good ones"

Hi / Hey (quick greeting)

BWEH-nahs

What does it mean?

"Buenas" is the ultra-casual shortening of buenos días/tardes/noches. Colombians use it at any time of day as a quick, friendly hello. It's one of the most distinctly Colombian greetings.

How to use it

Works at any time of day. Perfect for quick greetings when passing someone or entering a room.

Example sentences

Hi everyone!

¡Buenas a todos!

Hey, how are you?

Buenas, ¿qué más?

Related phrases

¿Qué más?

What's up / How are you

Chao

Bye / Goodbye

More greetings phrases

¿Qué más?

What's up / How are you

¿Qué hubo?

What's happening / What's up

Chao

Bye / Goodbye

Nos vemos

See you later / Catch you later

Translate using real Colombian Spanish

HablaFlow translates with authentic phrasing like "Buenas" — not robotic textbook Spanish.

Try Free — 10 Translations

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