está bem

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/ʃˈta ˈbɐ̃j̃/
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A short reply accepting a suggestion or plan.
Practice using está bem in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ela disse está bem e fechou o livro.
    She said okay and closed the book.
  • Encontramo-nos às seis? Está bem.
    Shall we meet at six? Okay.
  • Está bem, vou contigo.
    All right, I will go with you.
  • Está bem, fazemos assim.
    Okay, we will do it that way.
  • Podemos começar agora? Está bem.
    Can we start now? All right.

Similar words

combinado
de acordo

Meanings

Accepting a plan

conversation
neutral
Said to agree that a proposed action or arrangement is acceptable.

Examples

  • Encontramo-nos às seis? Está bem.
    Shall we meet at six? Okay.
  • Está bem, vou contigo.
    All right, I will go with you.
  • Ela disse está bem e fechou o livro.
    She said okay and closed the book.
  • Podemos começar agora? Está bem.
    Can we start now? All right.
  • Está bem, fazemos assim.
    Okay, we will do it that way.

Similar words

combinado
de acordo

Etymology

Está comes from estar, and bem means “well”. As a reply, the combination signals acceptance.

FAQ

What does está bem mean?

A short reply accepting a suggestion or plan.

When does está bem mean “okay”?

When it accepts a suggestion, request or plan.

Can it answer a question about meeting time?

Yes. It can accept the proposed time.

Is está bem always a question?

No. As a reply, it is a statement of agreement.

How is está bem pronounced?

It is pronounced /ʃˈta ˈbɐ̃j̃/.

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