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Buenas Noches

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Greeting

Usage: A Spanish phrase used to say "good evening" or "good night" as a greeting or farewell.

Example sentence: Buenas noches, señorita. Que tenga un descanso placentero. (Good evening, miss. Have a pleasant rest.)

Sense 2: Bedtime Acknowledgment

Usage: A phrase used to bid someone a good night's sleep, indicating a desire for their well-being before sleep.

Example sentence: Buenas noches, hijo. Sueña con los angelitos. (Good night, son. Dream with the little angels.)

Sense 3: Local Variation

Usage: In some local dialects, especially in certain Spanish-speaking regions, "buenas noches" may also be used as a greeting during late afternoon or early evening.

Example sentence: Buenas noches, amigos. ¿Cómo han estado? (Good evening, friends. How have you been?)