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"Vaya" is a form of "vaya", an interjection which is often translated as "well". "De acuerdo" is an interjection which is often translated as "okay". Learn more about the difference between "vaya" and "de acuerdo" below.
vaya(
bah
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yah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. well
¡Vaya, mira quién ha venido!Well, look who has come!
a. wow
¡Vaya! ¡Qué coche tan chévere se ha comprado!Wow! What a cool car he's bought for himself!
a. oh no
¡Vaya! Se me ha mojado el celular.Oh no! My cellphone got wet.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. go
Vaya al supermercado y compre leche, por favor.Go to the store and buy some milk, please.
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de acuerdo(
deh
 
ah
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kwehr
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doh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. okay
De acuerdo, iremos todos al concierto.Okay, we'll all go to the concert.
b. all right
¿Te marco al rato? - De acuerdo.I'll call you in a bit? - All right.
c. OK
¿Nos vemos aquí a las siete? - De acuerdo.We'll see each other here at seven? - OK.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in agreement
Los dos partidos no están de acuerdo en cómo solucionar el problema de la violencia en las escuelas.The two parties are not in agreement over how to solve the problem of violence in schools.
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