Good Morning in Spanish

Saying "good morning" to Spanish people can make a huge difference to how you are perceived, especially by elderly people. Addressing someone or a group of people by saying "good morning" when you enter a shop or any other public place, is always considered a sign of good manners and education. Please keep in mind that this phrase varies according to the time of the day!

Resources for further reading:

• The best Spanish software: what you need to know
• Improve your pronunciation of Spanish words

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How to say Good Morning in Spanish

The Spanish word that is used to say "good morning" is buenos días. But being among friends, you can address them by by simply saying "Hi!"

Note that you can use the expression buenos días when you enter a place and also when you leave, as a way to express the person or group of people have a good day.

Now let's practice some of these phrases:

If you are being introduced to someone, it is common in Latin America to kiss the person on the cheek, which can be surprising to some foreigners! Most countries in Latin America consider a kiss on the cheek acceptable between a woman and a man, between two women, mother-children (regardless of their age), and less often between two men (it is a common practice in Argentina and Uruguay). It is also important to note that in Spain is common to give a kiss on each cheek! Along with the kiss there is usually also a handshake involved.

For more formal events, a handshake will do.

That’s it for today’s lesson. I hope you enjoyed it, that you learned new expressions, bettered your pronunciation, and that you're now ready to greet Spanish speakers in the morning!

Learn more Spanish salutations here! Here are some recommended lessons:

• In this lesson we’ll cover several common ways to say goodbye when talking to Spanish people.
• Ready to learn some different greetings in Spanish?

See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!

Mauricio Evlampieff: Rocket Spanish