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"All right" is an adjective which is often translated as "bien", and "okay" is an adverb which is also often translated as "bien". Learn more about the difference between "all right" and "okay" below.
all right(
al
rayt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The food was all right, but the desserts were delicious.La comida estaba más o menos, pero los postres estaban deliciosos.
The movie was all right, but not that great.La película no estaba mal, pero nada del otro mundo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Is it all right if I open a window?¿Le importa si abro una ventana?
Is it all right to bring a friend with me?¿Puedo venir con un amigo?
4. (safe)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you think she'll be all right on her own?¿Crees que se puede dejar sola?
Now that they have life vests, I'm sure they'll be all right.Ahora que tienen chalecos salvavidas estoy seguro que estarán bien.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Are we all right for bread?¿Tenemos suficiente pan?
How are we for water? - All right.¿A cómo vamos con el agua? - Estamos bien.
a. bien
I was nervous before the interview, but it went all right.Estaba nerviosa antes de la entrevista, pero salió bien.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He jumped at the chance to win that car all right!Ya lo creo que se apuntó para ganarse el carro.
It was her all right. I'd know her anywhere.Sin duda que fue ella. La reconocería en cualquier parte.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. de acuerdo
I need you to arrive on time tomorrow, all right?Necesito que llegues a tiempo mañana, ¿de acuerdo?
okay(
o
-
key
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (correctly)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (agreed)
b. okey (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I left your dinner in the fridge. - Okay.Te dejé la cena en la nevera. - Okey.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (acceptable)
6. (likeable)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If you don't feel like going out, that's quite okay.Si no tienes ganas de salir, no hay ningún problema.
Is it okay if I leave it here?¿Lo puedo dejar aquí?
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
8. (approval)
a. el visto bueno (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have my okay to post it.Tienes mi visto bueno para publicarlo.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
9. (to approve)
a. aprobar
For it to be implemented, the committee must okay it.Para ponerlo en práctica, tiene que aprobarlo el comité.
