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it's okay, that's fine, alright
/esˈta βjen/
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A versatile expression meaning that something is acceptable, satisfactory, or approved.
Examples
¿Te parece está bien el plan?
Does the plan seem okay to you?
Si necesitas ayuda, está bien que me llames.
If you need help, it's okay that you call me.
¿Quieres salir a cenar? — Está bien, vamos.
Do you want to go out for dinner? — It's okay, let's go.
No hay problema, está bien.
No problem, that's fine.
Después de la discusión, todo quedó está bien.
After the argument, everything was settled, it's okay.
Similar words
claro
de acuerdo
perfecto
estupendo
genial
ok
valetodo bien
Meanings
Examples
¿Quieres salir a cenar? — Está bien, vamos.
Do you want to go out for dinner? — It's okay, let's go.
Puedes usar mi coche, está bien.
You can use my car, that's fine.
Si necesitas ayuda, está bien que me llames.
If you need help, it's okay that you call me.
¿Te parece está bien el plan?
Does the plan seem okay to you?
No hay problema, está bien.
No problem, that's fine.
Después de la discusión, todo quedó está bien.
After the argument, everything was settled, it's okay.
Similar words
valede acuerdo
ok
perfecto
genial
estupendo
todo bien
claro
Etymology
From Spanish estar ‘to be’ and bien ‘good’, literally ‘it is good’.
FAQ
What does está bien mean?
está bien means “it’s okay”, “that’s fine”, or “all right”.
When should I use está bien?
Use it to confirm acceptance, give reassurance, or agree with a suggestion.
Is está bien formal or informal?
It is neutral and works in both informal and formal contexts.
Can está bien be used as a response to a request?
Yes, replying está bien signals that the request is acceptable.
What is the difference between está bien and vale?
está bien emphasizes that something is satisfactory, while vale is more like “okay” or “deal”.
Why is the accent important in está bien?
The accent distinguishes the verb form está (he/she is) from the demonstrative esta (this).
Can I say está bien to mean “good”?
It can convey that something is good in the sense of being acceptable, but not the same as saying something is excellent.
Is está bien used in other Spanish‑speaking countries?
Yes, it is common throughout the Spanish‑speaking world, though some regions may prefer vale or ok.
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