buenas mañanas

Lemma Details

Translation: good morning

Part of Speech: phrase

Etymology: This greeting combines 'buenas' (feminine plural form of 'bueno', meaning 'good') with 'mañanas' (plural of 'mañana', meaning 'morning'). While 'buenos días' is the standard greeting, 'buenas mañanas' is a regional variant. The word 'mañana' derives from Latin 'maneana' (related to 'mane' meaning 'morning'), while 'bueno' comes from Latin 'bonus' (good).

Commonality: 30%

Guessability: 80%

Register: regional

Mnemonics

  • Think of saying 'good morning' specifically during the morning hours (mañanas), as opposed to 'buenos días' which can be used throughout the day.
  • Remember that both words are feminine plural, so they take 'buenas' rather than 'buenos'.

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

buenas tardes

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de mañana

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por la mañana

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Synonyms

buenos días

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buen día

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Antonyms

buenas noches

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Cultural Context

While 'buenos días' is the standard morning greeting throughout the Spanish-speaking world, 'buenas mañanas' is used in some regions, particularly in parts of Latin America. It's less common than 'buenos días' but would still be understood by Spanish speakers. The choice between these greetings can sometimes indicate regional identity.

Easily Confused With

buenos días

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: While both mean 'good morning', 'buenos días' is the standard, more widely used greeting throughout the Spanish-speaking world, while 'buenas mañanas' is a regional variant.

Notes: Both phrases are grammatically correct, but 'buenos días' is much more common and universally recognized.

Mnemonic: 'Buenas mañanas' specifically mentions 'morning' (mañanas), while 'buenos días' refers to 'days' (días).

mañana

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: 'Buenas mañanas' is a greeting meaning 'good morning', while 'mañana' alone can mean either 'morning' or 'tomorrow', depending on context.

Notes: The word 'mañana' is versatile in Spanish, referring both to the time of day and the next day.

Mnemonic: When 'mañana' stands alone, it typically means 'tomorrow'; when part of 'buenas mañanas', it refers to the current morning.