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"Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". "Bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "vale" and "bueno" below.
vale(
bah
-
leh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (agreed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. okay
Vayamos a cenar fuera. - Vale.Let's go out for dinner. - Okay.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. voucher
Nos dieron un vale para un desayuno gratuito.They gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
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bueno(
bweh
-
noh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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