Spanish Expression · Beginner
buenas tardes
good afternoon
Pronunciation: BWEH-nahs TAR-dehs
Meaning
A polite greeting used in the afternoon and early evening.
Example
Buenas tardes, ¿está abierto?
Good afternoon, is it open?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice buenas tardes out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Spanish expression.