bien hecho
/ˌbjen ˈet͡ʃo/
The English phrase "done right" can be translated into Spanish as bien hecho.
Bien hecho is used to express that something has been done right or is well done. It is also the standard way to say "well done" as a compliment for a job completed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bien (well) and hecho (done/made).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression bien ejecutado is commonly used to convey the idea of "done right".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use bien hecha if the object is feminine. The form must agree in number, so use bien hechos if the object is masculine plural and bien hechas if the object is feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbjen ˈetʃo/
Did you know?
- If you are ordering steak in a Spanish-speaking country, bien hecho is the term used to request the meat be 'well done'.
- Depending on the region, bien hecho can be used sarcastically to mean 'too bad' or 'serves you right' when someone faces a consequence for their actions.
- The word hecho shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fact', as both stem from the Latin 'factus', meaning 'a thing done'.
Examples in context
- Si quieres algo bien hecho, a veces solo tienes que ir a hacerlo por ti mismo.If you want something to be done right, sometimes you've just got to do it yourself.This sentence shows how to use bien hecho in the context of wanting something to be done right.Tatoeba #1617842 by marcelostockle, translation #1617661 by Spamster
- Lo has hecho muy bien.You have done it very well.
- Necesitamos asegurarnos de que todo esté correctamente hecho.We need to make sure everything is done correctly.
- Queremos asegurarnos de que el proyecto sea realizado correctamente.We want to ensure that the project is properly executed.
- ¡Bien hecho! Ese pastel está delicioso.Well done! That cake is delicious.
- Me aseguraré de que todo esté hecho de forma correcta.I will make sure everything is done correctly.
- Siempre debemos esforzarnos por hacer las cosas bien.We should always strive to do things right.
- Este trabajo está bien hecho.This job is done right.
- Me gusta cuando todo está bien hecho.I like it when everything is done right.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a newly painted wall.
- LucíaMira la pared, quedó bien hecho.Look at the wall, it was done right.
- DanielTienes razón, no hay ninguna mancha.You're right, there isn't a single stain.
- LucíaEl pintor es muy profesional.The painter is very professional.
- DanielVale la pena pagar por calidad.It's worth paying for quality.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bien hecho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, hecho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
