munchos i buenos

Pronunciations

munchos i buenos (MOON-chose ee BWEH-nose) listen

Definitions

  • interj. Many good ones (with good health); a wish said on a birthday, anniversary, or other happy occasion.

Example Sentences

  • "Today is my anniversary!" "Munchos y buenos con salud buena [with good health]!"

Languages of Origin

  • Ladino

Etymology

  • Ladino, originally from Castillian (Spanish) of Latin origin: MULTUS BONUS

    • Who Uses This

      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      muchos y buenos, munchos y bwenos

Notes

  • Gender dependent:


    F: munchas y buenas


    M: munchos y buenos


    Often used in the expression "AƱos/Anyos munchos y buenos" (many and good years), said on birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. The phrase "con salud buena" (with good health) is often appended to this phrase.


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