Vale, vale

Question

This is used constantly in "Mi Vida Loca" (set in Madrid) for okay, okay. Is this expression used in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, or is it just "bueno, bueno"?

Also I wondered where it came from. Is it from irse, valer, or something else'

Answer 1

James Santiago said:

It comes from valer, and yes, it is used in many, if not all, parts of Latin America. Be careful not to say "me vale," though, which in Mexico means "I don't give a damn."

Me vale mucho saber esto.

Answer 2

Me vale mucho saber esto.

Ouch!

I should have mentioned that using "vale" for "OK" is probably more common in Spain than elsewhere, but I think it would at least be understood in that context everywhere. In Mexico I have also heard "dale" used for this. And "sale vale" is nearly identical to "okey-dokey."

Answer 3

It comes from valer, and yes, it is used in many, if not all, parts of Latin America. Be careful not to say "me vale," though, which in Mexico means "I don't give a damn."

Answer 4

James Santiago said:

Me vale mucho saber esto.

Ouch!

I should have mentioned that using "vale" for "OK" is probably more common in Spain than elsewhere, but I think it would at least be understood in that context everywhere. In Mexico I have also heard "dale" used for this. And "sale vale" is nearly identical to "okey-dokey."

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

"sale vale" would be great, if I could say tongue-twisters . . .