🇪🇸 How to say

“good” in Spanish

bueno
Illustration of "good" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person smiles while tasting a delicious homemade meal, their eyes lighting up with genuine satisfaction. The warm kitchen and happy atmosphere perfectly capture the feeling of something truly good.

Usage note

Use 'bueno' to describe anything positive, from food and weather to ideas and people. It often shortens to 'buen' before masculine singular nouns, like 'buen día' for 'good day'.

Examples

  • El café está bueno.

    The coffee is good.

  • Tienes una idea buena.

    You have a good idea.

  • Hace buen tiempo hoy.

    The weather is good today.

Quick check

What does "bueno" mean?

  • A. good
  • B. white
  • C. old
  • D. high

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