Spanish phrase
Buenos días.
Meaning
Good morning.
When to use it
A formal morning salutation. Commonly used before noon to greet strangers or people of higher status, appropriate in workplaces and shops, tone courteous.
Example dialogue
Buenos días, ¿cómo está usted?
Good morning, how are you?
Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?
Very well, thank you. And you?