it's all right

bueno

USAGE NOTE

This phrase may also be spelled "it's alright."

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to express agreement or acceptance)

a. bueno

I am not going to make it to your graduation party. - It's all right. I will see you at yours.No voy a venir a tu fiesta de graduación. - Bueno. Te veré en la tuya.

b. está bien

I can't help you move the furniture. My back hurts. - It's all right.No te puedo ayudar a mover los muebles. Me duele la espalda. - Está bien.

c. vale

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

Is it okay if I don't wash the dishes tonight? We are out of soap. - It's all right. But make sure to go to the store tomorrow.¿Está bien si no lavo los platos esta noche? No nos queda jabón. - Vale. Pero asegúrate de ir a la tienda mañana.

2. (it's fairly good)

a. está bien

Try the cake. It is delicious! - I've already tried it. It's all right.Prueba la torta. ¡Está deliciosa! - Ya la he probado. Está bien.

b. no está mal

What do you think of the movie? - It's all right.¿Qué piensas de la película? - No está mal.

3. (no worries; used to address one person)

a. tranquilo

A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).

(masculine or mixed gender)

It's all right, Pedrito. Your father is hurt, but the doctors are going to save him.Tranquilo, Pedrito. Tu padre está herido, pero los doctores van a salvarlo.

b. tranquila

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

It's all right, sweetheart. It's just a boo-boo.Tranquila, cariña. No es más que un rasponcito.

c. no te preocupes

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I just spilled some red wine on your rug. - It's all right.Acabo de derramar un poco de vino tinto sobre tu alfombra. - No te preocupes.

d. no se preocupe

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I can't pay for my breakfast. I think I dropped my credit card somewhere. - It's all right. I can charge it to your room.No puedo pagar mi desayuno. Pienso que se me cayó la tarjeta de crédito en algún lugar. - No se preocupe. Puedo cargarlo a su habitación.

4. (no worries; used to address multiple people)

a. tranquilos

A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).

(masculine or mixed gender)

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

It's all right. I know you didn't mean to overfeed the fish. Herbert had a good life.Tranquilos. Sé que no tenían la intención de sobrealimentar al pez. Herbert tuvo una buena vida.

b. tranquilas

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

It's all right, girls. It is just a storm. We are safe here in the basement.Tranquilas, niñas. Solo es una tormenta. Estamos a salvo aquí en en sótano.

c. no se preocupen

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Mom, we are so sorry that we broke the window. - It's all right. It was an accident.Mamá, lamentamos haber roto la ventana. - No se preocupen. Fue un accidente.

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