vale
slang, Spain
To say "alright" informally, use vale in Spain, órale in Mexico and dale in Argentina and Uruguay. Está bien works everywhere.
Meaning: agreement, okay (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| vale | slang, Spain |
| está bien | neutral |
| órale | slang, Mexico |
| dale | slang, Argentina, Uruguay |
Vale is very frequent in Spain and answers almost any suggestion. Dale means "go ahead" or "sure" in the River Plate region.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Órale is Mexican and covers many moods, from agreement to surprise. Outside these countries the words may sound foreign.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Using vale in Latin America may stand out as Spanish, since most countries say ok or bueno.
Did you know?
- Vale comes from the Latin valere, to be well, and in Spain it is one of the most used words in daily talk.
Examples in context
- Vale, nos vemos a las ocho.Alright, see you at eight.
- Órale, vamos.Alright, let us go.
- Dale, te espero.Alright, I will wait for you.
Example conversation
Ramón and Berta make plans by phone in Madrid.
- Ramón¿Quedamos a las nueve?Shall we meet at nine?
- BertaVale, en la plaza.Alright, at the square.
- RamónPerfecto. Hasta luego.Perfect. See you later.
