Is the term "ok" used in Spanish speaking countries?

Question

Although the letter " k " is not in the Spanish alphabet, it is used in forign words such as kilogramo. Is the term "ok " accepted in use?

Buen hilo. - Nicole-B, Jan 7, 2010

Answer 1

OK is used globally in practically every language.

Here's a blurb, which claims the true roots of the word OK, and I've now heard that it is the true history a few times now, so I'm believing it. Besides. It's a very interesting theory nonetheless

• Oh, and to answer you completely, it is quite normal to hear Spanish Speakers using ok in their day-to-day-speech.

I was just thinking about this yesterday and was planning on looking up. Thanks for doing the work for me. - Nicole-B, Jan 7, 2010

Answer 2

Vale is a Spanish word that means OK

Answer 3

I know that here in Texas (right next to Mexico), Mexicans have taught me and they use "da bueno" which is like "ok".

Answer 4

The article Bdclark posted is very interesting and just goes to show, our generation is not the first to come up with terms such as "lol" etc.

I have heard both "vale and "ok" used equally during the different times I've spent in Latin America and in the US. I have also heard people of many nationalities use "o.k.".

For some reason I was thinking about this last night so I am thankful for this post!!

Answer 5

I think 'okay' is widely accepted. I've heard it used many times on the Spanish stations and in real life (Spanish-speaking) situations. However, I believe that the 'official' expression is 'bueno'. I think you'd be good-to-go with either of them!