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"Muy bueno" is a phrase which is often translated as "very good", and "muy bien" is an interjection which is also often translated as "very good". Learn more about the difference between "muy bueno" and "muy bien" below.
muy bueno(
mooee
 
bweh
-
noh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. very good
La comida no sabía a nada, pero el vino era muy bueno.The food didn't taste of anything, but the wine was very good.
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muy bien(
mwee
 
byehn
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. very good
¡Muy bien! Lo hiciste genial!Very good! You did great!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. very well
Trabajamos muy bien juntos.We work very well together.
a. alright then
Ya empieza a oscurecer, así que me voy a casa. - Muy bien. Nos vemos mañana.It's getting dark already, so I'm off home. - Alright then. I'll see you tomorrow.
b. very well
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
No nos queda tiempo hoy. - Muy bien; lo dejamos para mañana.We don't have enough time left today. - Very well; we'll leave it for tomorrow.
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