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—Buenas noches. —Igualmente, señor.

—Buenas noches. —Igualmente, señor.
—Good night. —Likewise, sir.
From Lesson 126:Polite requests (me gustaría)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about —Buenas noches. —Igualmente, señor.

What exactly does igualmente mean here?
It literally means "equally," but in everyday conversations, it translates perfectly to "likewise" or "same to you." It is a very common and polite way to return a greeting or well wish, which is helpful to know when you are practicing formal and polite interactions!
Does buenas noches mean "good evening" or "good night"?
It can actually mean both! In Spanish, buenas noches is used both as a greeting when you arrive somewhere in the evening, and as a farewell when you are going to sleep or leaving late at night. You rely on the context to know which one it is.
Can I use señor all by itself without a last name?
Yes! While señor translates to "Mr." when used with a last name (like señor García), it translates to "sir" when used completely on its own. It is the standard polite way to address a man whose name you might not know.
Why is it buenas noches in the plural instead of just buena noche?
In Spanish, standard greetings like buenos días, buenas tardes, and buenas noches are almost always plural. It is an old tradition that likely started as a way to wish someone good days or nights for the foreseeable future, not just for today!

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