Choose the form according to what it describes.
The idea
Bien describes how an action happens. Bueno describes a noun and agrees in gender and number; before a masculine singular noun it becomes buen.
| Forma | Función |
|---|---|
| bien | adverbio |
| bueno / buena | adjetivo |
| buen | ante masculino singular |
Examples
- La niña canta bien.The girl sings well.
- Es una buena idea.It is a good idea.
- Cocinamos bien juntos.We cook well together.
- El pan está bueno.The bread tastes good.
- Tu hermano escribe bien.Your brother writes well.
- Tenemos buenos vecinos.We have good neighbours.
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Watch out
Do not use bien to describe a noun; bueno can also follow a verb such as estar.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence: Baila muy ___. (bien / bueno)
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bien
The action of dancing calls for bien.
Complete the sentence: Es una ___ noticia. (bien / buena)
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buena
The feminine noun takes buena.
Complete the sentence: Es un ___ vecino. (buen / bien)
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buen
Before a masculine singular noun, use buen.
Practice round
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Complete the sentence: Baila muy ___. (bien / bueno)
Complete the sentence: Es una ___ noticia. (bien / buena)
Complete the sentence: Es un ___ vecino. (buen / bien)
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Describe an action done well and a good object.