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"OK" is an interjection which is often translated as "está bien", and "I'm sorry" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón". Learn more about the difference between "OK" and "I'm sorry" below.
OK(
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)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.
I'm sorry(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. disculpa (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm sorry I am running late.Disculpa la demora.
c. perdona (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I stained your carpet! I'm sorry!¡Manché tu alfombra! ¡Perdona!
d. discúlpame (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm sorry if I offended you.Discúlpame si te ofendí.
e. perdóname (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I didn't realize this was your seat. I'm sorry.No me di cuenta de que este era tu asiento. Perdóname.
a. lo siento
I couldn't come to class because my uncle died. - I'm very sorry.No pude venir a clase porque murió mi tío. - Lo siento mucho.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm sorry for your loss.Mi más sentido pésame.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he gets better soon.Siento lo de tu padre. Espero que se recupere pronto.
b. cómo
I'm tired. - I'm sorry? - I said I'm tired.Estoy cansado. - ¿Cómo? - Dije que estoy cansado.
b. disculpa (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm sorry, do you know where the station is?Disculpa, ¿sabes dónde queda la estación?
a. un momento
This band sucks. - I'm sorry? I love them!Esta banda es una porquería. - ¡Un momento! ¡A mí me encantan!
b. qué dices (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Today's chemistry class was awesome. - I'm sorry? Nobody understood anything!La clase de química de hoy estuvo genial. - ¿Qué dices? ¡No se entendió nada!
