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"OK" is an interjection which is often translated as "está bien", and "great" is an adjective which is often translated as "estupendo". Learn more about the difference between "OK" and "great" below.
OK(
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key
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. está bien
OK, don't worry. I will take care of it.Está bien, no te preocupes. Yo me encargaré de eso.
b. de acuerdo
OK, I will go to the party if you come with me.De acuerdo, iré a la fiesta si vienes conmigo.
c. okey (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
OK, let's go to the movies tonight!Okey, ¡vamos al cine esta noche!
d. vale (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
OK! I will clean the kitchen. Just don't say it again.¡Vale! Limpiaré la cocina. Solo no insistas más.
e. órale (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
OK, I'll see you tomorrow at 6.Órale, te veo mañana a las 6.
f. listo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Can you come help me this afternoon? - OK! What time?¿Puedes venir a ayudarme esta tarde? - Listo! ¿A qué hora?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (acceptable)
4. (all right)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. bastante bien
Janet did OK in the exam. She thinks she'll pass.A Janet le fue bastante bien el examen. Cree que aprobará.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (to approve)
a. dar el visto bueno a
Hopefully, the project will be OK'd at the meeting and we can start work on it next month.Esperemos que le den el visto bueno al proyecto en la reunión y que podamos empezar a trabajar en él el mes que viene.
great(
greyt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (fantastic)
a. estupendo
Christine has a great job. It's interesting and well-paid.Christine tiene un trabajo estupendo. Es interesante y está bien pagado.
b. excelente
The wine was great and the food was delicious.El vino era excelente y la comida estaba riquísima.
c. genial
The concert was great. You should have come along.El concierto estuvo genial. Deberías haber venido con nosotros.
d. fenomenal
We had a great time at the party. We didn't stop dancing all night.Lo pasamos fenomenal en la fiesta. No paramos de bailar en toda la noche.
e. fabuloso
They have a great house, with wonderful views.Tienen una casa fabulosa, con unas vistas increíbles.
f. sensacional
It's a great movie, as is the novel it's based on.Es una película sensacional, como lo es la novela en la que está basada.
3. (important)
4. (very large)
a. gran (before nouns)
It was a great and spooky house that stood on the hill.Fue una gran casa espeluznante que estaba en la colina.
b. grande (after nouns)
The giant had great feet that crushed many houses.El gigante tenía pies grandes que aplastaban muchas casas.
a. gran (before nouns)
If this ceasefire holds, it would be a great relief for us all.Si el alto el fuego continúa, será un gran alivio para todos nosotros.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
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!).
8. (colloquial) (used to express approval)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. estupendo
Dad, I finished my homework. - Great! You can go play with your friends if you like.Papá, terminé la tarea. - ¡Estupendo! Puedes ir a jugar con tus amigos si quieres.
b. genial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I brought this bottle of white wine. - Great. We're having fish.Traje esta botella de vino blanco. - Genial. Vamos a comer pescado.
c. fenomenal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
If you want to go out this evening, I can look after your kids. - Great! Thank you very much!Si quieres salir esta tarde, yo puedo quedarme con tus niños. - ¡Fenomenal ¡Muchas gracias!
