Question

Which expression would most Spanish speakers use to greet a teacher at 2 p.m.? Buenas tardes. Hola, buenas. Buenos días. Buenas noches.

Answer 1

You would greet your professor with buenas tardes because it is used from 12pm- 5pm. 

Answer 2

Buenas tardes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best expression to greet your teacher at 2 p.m. would be "buenas tardes" because it is used from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. approximately. However, it depends on the country and it also depends on the season. For example, in Argentina and Chile the afternoon lasts until 7 p.m. in winter approximately and then, from 7 p.m. onwards everybody greets saying "buenas noches" and then, in summer, the night starts at 9 p.m.

-Buenos días means "good morning".

-Buenas tardes means "good afternoon".

-Buenas noches means "good evening".