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"Okay" is an adverb which is often translated as "bien", and "I am done" is a phrase which is often translated as "he terminado". Learn more about the difference between "okay" and "I am done" below.
okay(
o
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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.
I am done(
ay
ahm
duhn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (finished)
a. he terminado
I am done with the book. Would you like to borrow it?He terminado con el libro. ¿Quieres leerlo?
b. he acabado
I am done with my essay. Would you please give me your opinion on it?He acabado con mi ensayo. Por favor, ¿puedes dar tu opinión sobre él?
2. (colloquial) (exhausted)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. estoy agotado
I can't go out tonight. I worked 11 hours today, and I'm just done.No puedo salir esta noche. Trabajé unas 11 horas hoy y estoy totalmente agotada.
