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"How are you?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo estás?", and "I'm good" is a phrase which is often translated as "estoy bien". Learn more about the difference between "How are you?" and "I'm good" below.
How are you?(
hau
 
ar
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cómo estás?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Hi, Sarah! How are you?¡Hola, Sarah! ¿Cómo estás?
b. ¿Cómo está?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
It's so nice to see you, Mr. Smith. How are you?¡Qué gusto verlo, Sr. Smith! ¿Cómo está?
a. ¿Cómo están? (plural)
Hey, guys! How are you?¡Hola, muchachos! ¿Cómo están?
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I'm good(
aym
 
good
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(I'm well)
a. estoy bien
Hey Jack, what's up? How are you? - I'm good, and you?Hola Jack, ¿qué hay? ¿Cómo estás? - Estoy bien, ¿y tú?
a. soy bueno
I'm good at math and science.Soy bueno para la ciencia y las mates.
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