How to Say a Flirty Good Night in Spanish: 66+ Romantic Expressions

Looking to step up your flirting game in Spanish…especially around bedtime? Well, you can rest assured that this article will give you enough romantic expressions for every night of the week. You’ll be able to bid a buenas noches (boo-AYN-ahs NOH-chase) to your dinner date, fledgling crush, or long-term partner in no time—and you’ll be able to make them feel just as sweet and special as their dreams will be as they nod off thinking of you!

Saying a Flirty Goodnight in Spanish

To say a flirty “good night” in Spanish, use the phrase buenas noches (“good night”) followed by a term of endearment like hermosa (“beautiful”), guapo (“handsome”), cariño (“darling”), or amor (“love”). Alternatively, use another sweet and romantic phrase like dulces sueños.^{[1]
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Flirty or Romantic “Good Night” in Spanish

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If you’re dating someone new or have a new crush on the horizon, then it might be time to pull out these flirtatious Spanish expressions. Whether you’re texting your bf or gf before bed or saying goodbye to your date at the end of a delightful evening, one of these flirty “good night” phrases is sure to set their heart aflutter:^{[2]
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Buenas noches, bebé	Good night, baby
Buenas noches, mi rey	Good night, my king
Te extrañaré esta noche	I’ll miss you tonight
Buenas noches, guapo	Good night, handsome
Buenas noches, hermosa	Good night, beautiful
Buenas noches, mi reina	Good night, my queen
Soñaré contigo esta noche	I’ll dream of you tonight
Me duermo pensando en ti	I fall asleep thinking of you
¿Puedo ser tu osito de peluche esta noche?	Can I be your teddy bear tonight?
Estoy celoso/a de tus pijamas que puedan dormir encima de ti	I’m jealous of your pajamas for being able to sleep on top of you
El médico me dijo que tengo que dormir a tu lado para curar mis pesadillas	My doctor told me that sleeping next to you will cure my nightmares

Spanish is pretty well known for being one of the romantic languages spoken ‘round the world, so why not put it to use while wooing your special someone? These Spanish “good night” expressions are flirty and romantic—and they’re sure to stoke the fuegos de pasión in your Spanish-speaking paramour:^{[3]
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Buenas noches, mi amor	Good night, my love
Que duermes bien, mi alma	Sleep well, my soul
Dulces sueños, mi amor	Sweet dreams, my love
Buenas noches, mi corazón	Good night, my heart
Hasta mañana, mi tesoro	Until tomorrow, my treasure
Que sueñes con los angelitos	I hope you dream with the angels
Quisiera estar a tu lado esta noche	I wish I could be by your side tonight
Cada noche me enamoro más de ti	I fall more in love with you every night
Mis sueños son dulces porque estás en ellos	My dreams are sweet because you’re in them

Sometimes, being sweet and cutesy is just as fun as being sensual and romantic. To lean into your innocently flirtatious side, bust out an eyelash-batting and blush-worthy Spanish phrase to say “good night,” like the ones listed below. These expressions are especially good for someone you’re just developing feelings for—you can let them know of your affections without crossing the line:^{[5]
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Descansa, mi vida	Rest, my life
Que sueñes conmigo	Dream of me
Descansa, mi cielo	Rest, my heaven
Buenas noches, cariño	Good night, darling
Buenas noches, lindura	Good night, sweetie
Buenas noches, preciosa	Good night, lovely
Buenas noches, princesa	Good night, princess
Buenas noches, mi príncipe	Good night, my prince
Que duermas como un bebé	I hope you sleep like a baby

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Basic “Good Night” in Spanish

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“Buenas noches” is the basic way to say “good night” in Spanish. This expression, pronounced (boo-AYN-ahs NOH-chase), literally means “good night” or “good evening,” and it can be applied to practically any situation—from flirtatious or formal—and directed toward any person—from close friend to colleague. Similarly to the English “good night,” buenas noches can be used when parting ways before bedtime or when leaving at the end of an evening. There are also a few alternative ways to wish someone a “good night” in Spanish, both in casual and formal settings:^{[6]
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- Casual “Good Night” in Spanish:
  - Que descanses bien = Rest well.
  - Que duermas bien = Sleep well.
  - Hasta mañana = See you tomorrow.
  - Buenas noches, amigo = Good night, pal.
  - Adiós, buenas noche. = Bye, good night.
  - Nos vemos mañana = See you tomorrow.
  - Duerme bien = Sleep well.
  - Ya me voy a dormir = I’m going to sleep.
  - Ya me voy a descansar = I’m going to go rest.
- Formal “Good Night” in Spanish:
  - Que tenga una buena noche = Have a good night.
  - Que pase buena noche = Have a good night. (more formal and less common)
  - Buenas noches a todos = Good night, everyone.
  - Linda noche = Have a nice night.
  - Feliz noche = Have a happy night.
  - Hora de irme a dormir = Time for me to go to sleep.
  - Que todos descansen y recarguen energías = May everyone rest and recharge their energy.

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Slang Phrases for “Good Night” in Spanish”

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Try a slangy “good night” phrase like “Me voy al sobre” or “Caí muerto.”

Just like any language, Spanish has a variety of slang expressions to convey sleep-related ideas like “good night” and “good evening.” In fact, the slangy Spanish phrases below mean everything from “I’m going to bed” to “I slept very deeply” and “I’m really tired.” Plus, using these night time idioms will also make you sound extra fluent in Spanish, which is a definite added bonus!^{[7]
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Spanish	Literal	Slang
Caí muerto	I fell dead	I slept very deeply
Estoy reventado/a	I’m exploded	I’m really tired
Estoy que me caigo	I’m about to fall	I’m really tired
Ya me voy a tirar	I’m going to throw	I’m going to bed
Dormí como un tronco	I slept like a log	I slept very deeply
Me voy al sobre	I’m going to the envelope	I’m going to bed
Me voy a pegar un sueño	I’m going to catch a dream	I’m going to bed
Me voy al baile de las sábanas blancas	I’m off to dance with the white sheets	I’m going to bed
Este muñeco cambia de aparador	This doll is switching to a different dresser	I’m going to bed
Este osito de peluche se va para su estuche	This teddy bear is going back to its box	I’m going to bed

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Other Sleep-Related Spanish Expressions

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Learn other sleep words like “dormir” (sleep) and “sueño” (dream).

If you’re mastering how to say a fun, casual, or flirty “good night” in Spanish, you may as well learn all of the other bedtime-related terms! Whether you want to express your sleepiness or share about las tonight’s dreams, this list of Spanish vocab will help you get your meaning across:^{[8]
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Sueño	Dream
Dormir	To sleep
Tengo sueño	I’m sleepy
Hora de dormir	Bedtime
Estoy cansado/a	I’m tired
Vete a dormir	Go to sleep
No puedo dormir	I can’t sleep
Hay que dormirnos	Let’s go to bed
Me voy a acostar	I’m going to lie down
Se me están cerrando los ojos	I’m falling asleep
¿Ya te quieres dormir?	Do you want to go to bed?
Quedarse despierto/a toda la noche	To pull an all-nighter

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“Good Night” in Spanish Example Dialogues

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Dialogue 1: Romantic Partners If you really want to amp up your nighttime flirtation with a significant other or crush, study this sample Spanish dialogue between two romantic partners bidding each other good night:
- Ainhoa: Estoy cansada, ya me voy a dormir. ¡Buenas noches, mi amor!
  Mateo: Buenas noches, princesa. Soñaré contigo esta noche. Te amo.
  - Ainhoa: I’m tired, I’m going to bed. Good night, my love!
    Mateo: Good night, princess. I’ll dream of you tonight. I love you.
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Dialogue 2: Casual Friends This sample dialogue works great for any casual acquaintances or friends. Use these phrases if you want to say “good night” in a relaxed yet friendly way, and also come across as a master Spanish speaker!
- Samuel: Me voy para casa. ¡Hasta mañana!
  Carla: Vale, ¡que descanses bien!
  - Samuel: I’m headed home. See you tomorrow!
    Carla: Okay, rest well!
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Dialogue 3: Formal Acquaintances If you’re talking to your boss, your teacher, a stranger, or another formal acquaintance, you may want to speak in a more reserved and professional way. In this case, the expressions below may work better to formally wish someone a good night before bed or heading home:
- Lorenzo: Gracias por su ayuda hoy, Lucas. Buenas noches.
  Lucas: De nada, jefe. Que tenga una buena noche.
  - Lorenzo: Thanks for your help today, Lucas. Good night.
    Lucas: You’re welcome, boss. Have a good night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “Good Night” in Spanish

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“Good evening” translates to buenas noches in Spanish. For example, if you wanted to say “Good evening, are you having a good time?” in Spanish, you’d say Buenas noches, ¿estás pasándolo bien?^{[9]
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Buenas noches means both “good evening” and “good night.” While English differentiates between these two phrases, Spanish does not. You can use buenas noches in place of both of these English phrases as either a greeting or a farewell.^{[10]
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The Spanish phrase for “good night” is buenas noches, which is a pluralized expression in Spanish (noches = “nights”). There are a few different theories for the origins of this plural phrase, but the most common explanation is that it comes from the older phrase, buenas noches os dé Dios, which translates to “may God bestow good night upon you.”^{[11]
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More Easy & Effective Spanish Lessons

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If you want to learn more native-like expressions to communicate (or flirt) in Spanish, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got plenty of Spanish-speaking guides just like this one so that you can boost your dating prowess in any language! Get started by clicking on one of these links:

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Keep in mind that you should adjust the phrases and terms of endearment you use based on your relationship with the person you’re speaking to. Calling a colleague hermosa (“beautiful”) or guapo (“handsome”), for instance, may be considered inappropriate.

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