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"All right" is an adjective which is often translated as "bien", and "well" is an adjective which is also often translated as "bien". Learn more about the difference between "all right" and "well" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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?
well()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (properly)
4. (probably)
a. probablemente
He may well come with us to the auction.Probablemente vendrá con nosotros a la subasta.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
