Learning how to say good night in Spanish opens up a world of beautiful expressions that go far beyond the basic “buenas noches.”
Spanish-speaking cultures have developed countless ways to wish someone peaceful sleep, sweet dreams, and restful nights. From tender romantic phrases to playful expressions for children, each region has its own flavor and charm.
Whether you’re traveling through Latin America, living in Spain, or simply want to add some warmth to your Spanish conversations, these expressions will give you the perfect way to end any day.
Some are formal enough for business settings, others are intimate enough for loved ones, and many capture the poetic soul that makes Spanish such a beautiful language.
Get ready to discover traditional phrases passed down through generations, modern expressions, and everything in between!
Traditional & Classic Good Nights
Que tengas buenas noches – Have a good night
Que descanses – Rest well
Dulces sue̱os РSweet dreams
Hasta ma̱ana РUntil tomorrow
Que pases buena noche – Have a good night
Descansa bien – Rest well
Que duermas bien – Sleep well
Buenas noches y dulces sue̱os РGood night and sweet dreams
Que tengas una noche tranquila – Have a peaceful night
Feliz descanso – Happy rest
Romantic & Tender Good Nights
Sue̱a conmigo РDream of me
Que sue̱es con los angelitos РMay you dream with little angels
Mi cielo, que descanses – My sky, rest well
Buenas noches, corazón – Good night, sweetheart
Que la luna te cuide – May the moon watch over you
Duerme tranquilo, mi vida – Sleep peacefully, my life
Buenas noches, mi alma – Good night, my soul
Que tus sue̱os sean hermosos РMay your dreams be beautiful
Descansa en mis pensamientos – Rest in my thoughts
Te amo, buenas noches – I love you, good night
Casual & Informal Expressions
Que duermas rico – Sleep well (colloquial)
A dormir – Time to sleep
Buenas – Good night (shortened)
Descansa, amigo – Rest, friend
Que pases ch̩vere РHave a great time (Latin American)
A descansar – Time to rest
Buenas noches, compadre – Good night, buddy
Nos pillamos mañana – We’ll catch up tomorrow (casual)
Que la pases bien – Have a good one
Chao, que descanses – Bye, rest well
Poetic & Literary Good Nights
Duerme bajo las estrellas – Sleep under the stars
Que los sue̱os te visiten РMay dreams visit you
Descansa en brazos de Morfeo – Rest in Morpheus’ arms
Que la brisa nocturna te arrulla – May the night breeze lull you
Buenas noches, alma bella – Good night, beautiful soul
Que la paz habite tu sue̱o РMay peace inhabit your sleep
Duerme con la serenidad de la luna – Sleep with the moon’s serenity
Que tus párpados encuentren calma – May your eyelids find calm
Descansa en el silencio de la noche – Rest in the night’s silence
Que el rocÃo matutino te despierte – May the morning dew wake you
Regional Variations
Que descanses, pana – Rest well, buddy (Venezuelan)
Buenas noches, che – Good night, hey (Argentinian)
Que duermas sabroso – Sleep tasty (Colombian)
Buenas, hermano – Good night, brother (general Latin American)
Descansa, mijo – Rest, my son (affectionate, Mexican)
Que pases buena noche, parcero – Have a good night, partner (Colombian)
Buenas noches, flaco – Good night, skinny (Argentinian, affectionate)
Que descanses, loco – Rest well, crazy (friendly, Argentinian)
Nos vemos, carnال – See you, buddy (Mexican)
Que duermas bien, chaval – Sleep well, kid (Spanish)
Religious & Spiritual Good Nights
Buenas noches, que Dios te guarde – Good night, may God keep you
Que los ángeles te protejan – May the angels protect you
Descansa en paz – Rest in peace (for the living)
Que Dios ilumine tus sue̱os РMay God illuminate your dreams
Buenas noches, ve con Dios – Good night, go with God
Que el Se̱or te acompa̱e РMay the Lord accompany you
Duerme bajo la protección divina – Sleep under divine protection
Que MarÃa SantÃsima te cuide – May Holy Mary care for you
Buenas noches y que Dios te ampare – Good night and may God shelter you
Descansa en la gracia del AltÃsimo – Rest in the grace of the Most High
Playful & Cute Expressions
A la cama, que ya es tarde – To bed, it’s already late
Buenas noches, dormilón – Good night, sleepyhead
Que cuenten ovejitas – May you count little sheep
Cierra los ojitos – Close your little eyes
Buenas noches, pequeñÃn – Good night, little one
Que el sandman te visite – May the sandman visit you
A soñar se ha dicho – Time to dream, it’s been said
Buenas noches, sol – Good night, sunshine
Que sue̱es cosas bonitas РMay you dream pretty things
Duerme como un angelito – Sleep like a little angel
Formal Good Nights
Que tenga un buen descanso – Have a good rest
Buenas noches, se̱or/se̱ora РGood night, sir/madam
Que pase una noche placentera – Have a pleasant night
Le deseo dulces sue̱os РI wish you sweet dreams
Buenas noches y buen descanso – Good night and good rest
Que tenga una noche reparadora – Have a restorative night
Reciba mis mejores deseos – Receive my best wishes
Buenas noches, estimado – Good night, esteemed one
Que disfrute de un merecido descanso – Enjoy a well-deserved rest
Le deseo una noche tranquila – I wish you a peaceful night
Good Nights with Wishes & Blessings
Buenas noches y que tengas suerte – Good night and good luck
Que despiertes renovado – May you wake up renewed
Descansa y recarga energÃas – Rest and recharge
Que tengas sue̱os reparadores РMay you have restorative dreams
Buenas noches, que todo mejore – Good night, may everything improve
Que la noche te traiga paz – May the night bring you peace
Descansa y que sanes – Rest and may you heal
Que amanezca con buenas noticias – May you wake to good news
Buenas noches, que prosperes – Good night, may you prosper
Que el descanso te fortalezca – May rest strengthen you
Creative & Modern Variations
Buenas noches, que no te pique nada – Good night, may nothing bite you
Descansa, que ma̱ana hay que brillar РRest, tomorrow we must shine
Que tu almohada sea tu mejor amiga – May your pillow be your best friend
Buenas noches, modo avión activado – Good night, airplane mode activated
Que cargues las pilas durmiendo – May you charge your batteries sleeping
A recargar para conquistar ma̱ana РTime to recharge to conquer tomorrow
Que sueñes en alta definición – May you dream in high definition
Buenas noches, que resetees bien – Good night, may you reset well
Descansa como si fuera domingo – Rest as if it were Sunday
Que tu descanso sea trending topic – May your rest be trending topic
Final Thoughts
Spanish offers such a rich tapestry of ways to wish someone good night that you’ll never run out of options.
Each expression carries its own cultural weight and emotional tone, from the deeply romantic to the playfully casual. The beauty lies not just in the words themselves, but in the warmth and care they convey.
Whether you choose a simple “buenas noches” or go for something more elaborate like “que la noche te abrace,” you’re participating in a tradition that values human connection and the importance of ending each day with kindness.
Sweet dreams, or as we say in Spanish – ¡dulces sueños!
