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"Estoy bien" is a form of "estoy bien", a phrase which is often translated as "I am well". "Usted" is a pronoun which is often translated as "you". Learn more about the difference between "usted" and "estoy bien" below.
usted(
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tehd
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
ustedes
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
2. (second person plural) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
3. (formal) (second person plural) (Spain)
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 Spain
a. you
Ustedes pueden dejar sus chaquetas en el vestuario y seguirme al comedor.You may leave your jackets in the coatroom and follow me to the dining room.
estoy bien(
ehs
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toy
byehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. I am fine
¡Tanto tiempo! ¿Cómo has estado? - Estoy bien, un poco cansado.It's been so long! How have you been? - I am fine, a little tired.
c. I'm well
¿Cómo te sientes esta mañana? - Estoy bien; ya no me duele la cabeza.How are you feeling this morning? - I'm well; my headache's gone.
d. I'm fine
¿Quieres tomar algo? - No, gracias, estoy bien.Would you like something to drink? - No, thanks, I'm fine.
e. I'm good (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Hola, Quique! ¿Cómo andas? - Estoy bien.Hi, Quique! How are you? - I'm good.
f. I'm OK
¿Necesitas algo? - Nada, gracias. Estoy bien.Is there anything you need? - Nothing, thanks. I'm OK.
