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"Okay" is an adverb which is often translated as "bien", and "whatever you say" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo que tú digas". Learn more about the difference between "okay" and "whatever you say" below.
okay(
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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.
whatever you say(
wuhd
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ehv
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uhr
yu
sey
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. lo que tú digas (informal) (singular)
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'd rather go to the beach on our vacation. - Whatever you say, dear.Preferiría ir a la playa en nuestras vacaciones. - Lo que tú digas, querida.
b. lo que usted diga (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I want you to go to New York tomorrow to visit our factory. - Whatever you say, boss.Quiero que vayas mañana a Nueva York para visitar nuestra fábrica. - Lo que usted diga, jefe.
c. como usted mande (formal) (singular) (Ecuador) (Mexico)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Mexico
Remember to move the sofa so you can sweep underneath. - Whatever you say, Mrs. Garcia.Acuérdate de mover el sofá para poder barrer debajo. - Como usted mande, Doña Ana.
