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"No problem" is a phrase which is often translated as "no hay problema", and "okay" is an adverb which is often translated as "bien". Learn more about the difference between "no problem" and "okay" below.
no problem(
no
prab
-
luhm
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no hay problema
Can you have this done by tomorrow? - Sure, no problem.¿Puedes hacer esto para mañana? - Claro, no hay problema.
a. de nada
Thanks so much for helping me fix my car. - No problem!Muchas gracias por ayudarme a arreglar mi coche. - ¡De nada!
b. no hay de qué
I wanted to thank you for having lent me the money. - No problem.Quise darte las gracias por haberme prestado el dinero. - No hay de qué.
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.
