How to Say “Alright” in Latin

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bene
[ˈbɛ.nɛ]
The Latin word for alright is bene.
The term is used to describe something that is in a satisfactory or good condition.

Did you know?

  • The ancestor of bene was the archaic Latin word duenēd, which sounds nothing like the classical word used by Caesar or Cicero.
  • The Latin word bene is the direct ancestor of the English prefix 'bene-', found in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'.
  • The phrase bene esse was used in Latin to describe a state of well-being or happiness, literally meaning 'to be well'.

Examples in context

  • Omnia bene sunt.
    Everything is alright.

Example conversation

Lucius and Claudia are discussing a project they finished.

  1. Lucius

    Quid putas de hoc?
    What do you think about this?
  2. Claudia

    Putō omnia bene esse.
    I think everything is alright.
  3. Lucius

    Tū certē scīs.
    You certainly know.
  4. Claudia

    Ita, bene est.
    Yes, it is alright.

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