What does buen in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word buen in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use buen in Spanish.

The word buen in Spanish means good, good, good, good, good, good at, tasty, good, hot, okay, OK, fine, sure, well, so, Hello?, Enough already!, a friend in need is a friend indeed, a word to the wise is sufficient, beggars can't be choosers, in a safe place, certainly, surely, to a successful end, to a good outcome, good friend, Happy New Year, good conversationalist, good heart, good day, good condition, good mood, good-looking, good-looking man, good name, good eye, good bearing, good posture, good taste in the mouth, like a good, buy at a good price, infect others with your enthusiasm, put to good use, a good omen, in a good mood, well-fed, have a hearty appetite, good-hearted, kind-hearted, tasteful, in good taste, with excellent taste, fashionable, politely, nicely, well-dressed, leave a good impression on , leave with a good impression, start on the right foot, get off on the right foot, on the right path, on the right track, clever, smart, intelligent, quick learner, brain, system in good working order, be in good spirits, be in a good mood, be on the right track, be a success, whack yourself, have a scare, enjoy!, have a good trip, be a big eater, be a hearty eater, be a good catch, have a big appetite, have good taste, have a good ear, be a good loser, be gracious in defeat, have a good serve, have a powerful serve, have an elephant's appetite, have a hearty appetite, all his good deeds, use good judgment. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word buen

good

adjetivo (apócope de bueno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Espero que este sea un buen año para todos.

I hope this is a good year for everyone.

good

adjetivo (beneficioso, conveniente) (beneficial)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Hacer ejercicio es bueno para la salud.

Exercise is good for you.

good

adjetivo (útil, práctico) (useful, fulfils its function)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Este libro de matemáticas es muy bueno, despejará todas tus dudas.

This maths book is really good - it will answer all of your questions.

good

adjetivo (de buena calidad, valioso) (well-made, high quality)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mi reloj salió muy bueno, nunca se atrasa.

I have a really good watch, it never runs slow.

good

adjetivo (bondadoso, virtuoso) (virtuous, upright)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mi padre era un hombre bueno, siempre será mi ejemplo a seguir.

My father was a good man; he'll always be my role model.

good at

(hábil en algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Pablo es un estudiante bueno en matemáticas. Mi hija, que es buena en francés, quiere ser traductora.

Pablo is a student who is good at mathematics. My daughter, who is good at French, wants to be a translator.

tasty

adjetivo (apetecible, sabroso) (appetizing)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Este jamón es muy bueno. La pizza está buena; voy a pedir otra.

This ham is very tasty.

good

adjetivo (utilizable, servible) (functioning)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

No tires tu monitor viejo, todavía está bueno.

Don't throw out your old monitor, it's still good.

hot

adjetivo (coloquial (guapo, atractivo) (attractive: colloquial)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ese actor me encanta: ¡está muy bueno! En esta playa siempre hay chicas buenas.

I love that actor, he's hot!

okay, OK, fine, sure

adverbio (bien, de acuerdo) (expresses agreement)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¿Quieres ir a la playa con nosotros? —Bueno.

"Do you want to come to the beach with us?" - "Okay (or: OK)."

well, so

adverbio (entonces, pues) (filler word)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Bueno, ¿en qué quedamos, vamos a la fiesta o no?

So (or: well), are we going to the party or not?

Hello?

expresión (teléfono: diga, hola) (telephone)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

—¿Bueno? ¿Quién habla?

Hello? Who's speaking?

Enough already!

interjección (basta)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¡Bueno! Dejen de discutir por tonterías.

Enough already! Stop your petty bickering.

a friend in need is a friend indeed

expresión (ser leal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nunca descuides a tus amigos sinceros, recuerda que: a buen amigo, buen abrigo.

Never treat your true friends poorly; remember that a friend in need is a friend indeed.

a word to the wise is sufficient

expresión (el que quiere entiende)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

—¿Por qué dices que Carlos y Luisa no son solo amigos? —A buen entendedor, pocas palabras.

- What makes you think that Carlos and Luisa are more than friends? - A word to the wise is sufficient.

beggars can't be choosers

expresión (en necesidad todo se acepta)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

—Tendrás que conformarte con un pago de 50 dólares por este proyecto. —A buen hambre no hay pan duro.

- You'll have to make do with payment of 50 dollars for this project. - Beggars can't be choosers.

in a safe place

locución adverbial (protegido, seguro)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Sé que mis ahorros están a buen recaudo.

I know that my savings are in a safe place.

certainly, surely

expresión (con seguridad)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

to a successful end, to a good outcome

locución adverbial (a resultado satisfactorio)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

El nuevo director ha logrado llevar todos los proyectos de la empresa a buen término.

The new director has managed to bring all the company's projects to a successful end.

good friend

locución nominal con flexión de género (leal, confiable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Un buen amigo te dice la verdad, por dolorosa que sea.

A good friend tells you the truth no matter how painful it is to hear.

Happy New Year

expresión (feliz año nuevo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¡Buen comienzo de año! ¡Los mejores deseos para ti y tu familia!

Happy New Year! Best wishes to you and your family!

good conversationalist

(de charla agradable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Un buen conversador sabe escuchar a su interlocutor.

A good conversationalist knows how to listen to the person he's speaking with.

good heart

(buena voluntad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

No podía abandonar a su hijo recién nacido: tiene buen corazón.

He could not abandon his newly born son: he has a good heart.

good day

expresión (saludo)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Buen día, señora López. ¿Cómo está?

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The family had a good day at the zoo.

good condition

locución adjetiva (no estropeado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Compré un libro usado a buen precio y en buen estado.

I bought a used book at a good price and in good condition.

good mood

(alegre, contento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Pedro está de muy buen humor hoy.

Pedro is in a very good mood today.

good-looking

locución adjetiva (bien parecido, apuesto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mario era buen mozo y todas querían casarse con él. En su juventud, Teresa fue una mujer buena moza.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. His mother thought her son's new girlfriend was good-looking, smart and polite.

good-looking man

locución nominal con flexión de género (persona apuesta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

good name

(buena reputación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El periodista manchó el buen nombre del político en ese artículo.

The newspaper soiled the good name of the politician in the article.

good eye

locución nominal masculina (buen gusto)

Juan tiene buen ojo para la moda.

Juan has a good eye for fashion.

good bearing, good posture

(con buena postura)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

good taste in the mouth

locución nominal masculina (figurado (buen recuerdo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Este vino me trae un buen sabor de boca de épocas pasadas.

This wine has left a good taste in my mouth of days gone by.

like a good

locución adjetiva (fiel a su naturaleza) (person, animal)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

buy at a good price

(no pagar mucho dinero)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Compramos el auto a buen precio porque el dueño anterior necesitaba dinero con urgencia.

We bought the car at a good price because the previous owner needed money urgently.

infect others with your enthusiasm

locución verbal (transmitir alegría)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mariana es muy divertida y les contagia a otros el buen ánimo en la oficina.

put to good use

(emplear bien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mariana dio buen uso a su talento y se convirtió en violinista profesional.

Mariana put her talent to good use and became a professional violinist.

a good omen

locución adjetiva (favorecedor) (superstition, favourable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Encontrar un trébol de cuatro hojas es de buen agüero.

Coming across a four-leaf clover is a good omen.

in a good mood

locución adverbial (alegre, de buenas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Parece que hoy la jefa está de buen ánimo, así que aprovecha para pedirle un aumento. Tu llamada me puso de buen ánimo.

Your call put me in good spirits.

well-fed

locución adjetiva (ES: coloquial (gordo) (pejorative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Tienes que hacer dieta; estás de buen año.

You have to go on a diet, you're looking well-fed.

have a hearty appetite

locución adjetiva (informal (que come mucho)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Martín es un joven de buen comer y está excedido de peso.

Martin is young, has a hearty appetite and is overweight.

good-hearted, kind-hearted

locución adjetiva (de buena voluntad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Él sabrá entender: es un hombre de buen corazón.

tasteful, in good taste

locución adjetiva (bello, fino) (thing)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La familia tiene un sillón de buen gusto en la sala.

The family has a tasteful chair in the hall.

with excellent taste

locución adjetiva (que aprecia lo bello) (person)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Mariano es un hombre de buen gusto.

Mariano is a man with excellent taste.

fashionable

locución adjetiva (distinguido, ilustre) (event, trend)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

politely, nicely

locución adverbial (con educación)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Te lo he dicho de buen tono: no pretendía faltarte el respeto.

I told you politely: I didn't mean to disrespect you.

well-dressed

locución adjetiva (que viste con elegancia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Aunque no gasta mucho en ropa, Susana es una persona de buen vestir.

Even though she doesn't spend much on clothes, Susana is a well-dressed person.

leave a good impression on , leave with a good impression

locución verbal (figurado (dejar buen recuerdo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

start on the right foot, get off on the right foot

(inicio positivo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mañana es el regreso a clases; espero empezar con buen pie.

Classes begin again tomorrow and I hope to start on the right foot.

on the right path, on the right track

locución adverbial (en la senda correcta)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La consejera intenta poner en buen camino a los jóvenes problemáticos.

The counsellor tries to put problematic teens on the right path (or: on the right track).

clever, smart, intelligent

locución adjetiva (que comprende) (learns fast)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Es muy buen entendedor, dale las instrucciones y verás que bien lo hace.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. For our position, we're looking for a bright person who knows fashion.

quick learner, brain

nombre masculino (inteligente, comprensivo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Un buen entendedor no necesita largas explicaciones.

A quick learner (or: brain) doesn't need a lot of explanation.

system in good working order

(de funcionamiento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be in good spirits, be in a good mood

locución verbal (coloquial (de manera amistosa)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Horacio fue de buen rollo a hablar con su jefe.

be on the right track

locución verbal (vivir honestamente) (make good decisions)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Lucas va por el buen camino y seguro triunfará.

Lucas is on the right track and he will surely do well.

be a success

locución verbal (terminar bien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Las negociaciones llegaron a buen puerto; ambas partes quedaron satisfechas.

The negotiations were a success. Both parties were happy with the results.

whack yourself

locución verbal (darse un porrazo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Por ir corriendo se llevó un buen golpe.

have a scare

locución verbal (asustarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me llevé un buen susto cuando no vi mi coche en su lugar.

enjoy!

expresión (coloquial (comida: disfrutar)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

La cena está servida, ¡que aproveche!

Dinner is served. Enjoy!

have a good trip

expresión (deseo de viaje placentero)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

¡Que tengas buen viaje Laura, nos vemos a la vuelta!

Have a good trip Laura, see you when you get back!

be a big eater, be a hearty eater

locución verbal (coloquial (comer mucho)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mis hijos son de buen diente y se comen todo lo que encuentran en la nevera.

be a good catch

locución nominal masculina (persona soltera: ser deseable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Nicolás es un buen partido: es lindo, trabajador y buena persona.

Nicolas is a good catch. He's handsome, hard-working and a good person.

have a big appetite

locución verbal (coloquial (comer mucho)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Es difícil ponerse a dieta cuando se tiene buen estómago.

It's impossible to start a diet when you've got a big appetite.

have good taste

locución verbal (para vestir, decorar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Laura tiene buen gusto y su casa está muy bien decorada.

Laura has good taste and her house is very well decorated.

have a good ear

locución verbal (para la música)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Jorge tiene buen oído y es muy buen músico.

Jorge has a good ear and is a very good musician.

be a good loser, be gracious in defeat

locución verbal (coloquial (aceptar defectos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tiene buen perder y eso refleja su nobleza de espíritu.

have a good serve, have a powerful serve

locución verbal (en un deporte) (sports)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El equipo de voleibol ganó porque la capitana tiene buen saque.

have an elephant's appetite, have a hearty appetite

locución verbal (coloquial (comer mucho)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

María tiene buen saque; se come todo lo que le pongan.

all his good deeds

expresión (toda su habilidad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

use good judgment

locución verbal (tomar buenas decisiones)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pablo usó el buen juicio al renunciar a ese trabajo explotador.

Paul used good judgment in renouncing that exploitative work.

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