todo está bien
/todo esta bjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "everything is fine" is translated into Spanish as todo está bien.
This phrase is used to express that there are no problems and that the current situation is satisfactory.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todo (everything), está (is) and bien (well).
Which one should you use?
While todo está bien means everything is fine or well, the phrase todo es bueno would mean everything is good in a more permanent or moral sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial expression Todo está chido is used to indicate that everything is cool or fine. In Spain, the phrase Todo va bien is used to convey that everything is going well.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb estar is used instead of ser because the phrase describes a state or condition rather than an inherent characteristic.
Did you know?
- The word bien evolved from the Latin bene, which traces back to an even older root meaning 'good' that also gave us the English word 'bonus'.
- While todo está bien is standard, using todo bien as a short question is a common way to greet someone in various Latin American countries, acting as both 'How are you?' and 'Is everything okay?'
- Spanish speakers often use todo bien as a polite way to decline an offer or end a conversation without giving a specific reason, similar to saying 'I am all set' in English.
Examples in context
- ¡Al final, todo está bien. Sino no seria el final!In the end, everything is fine. Otherwise it's not the end!This sentence shows how to express that everything is fine in the end.Tatoeba #8583585 by Orphneus, translation #7558130 by Sifaks
- Cuando duermo, todo está bien.When I'm sleeping, everything is fine.This sentence shows how to say everything is fine while sleeping.Tatoeba #9155866 by carlosalberto, translation #9155851 by carlosalberto
- Dile a Tom que todo está bien.Tell Tom everything is fine.This sentence is useful for conveying the message that everything is fine to someone else.Tatoeba #13933117 by mervert1, translation #3113392 by CK
- Todo está bien y estoy muy felizEverything is fine, and I'm very happy.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is checking in with Daniel about his day.
- SofíaHola Daniel, ¿cómo va todo?Hello Daniel, how is everything going?
- DanielNo te preocupes, todo está bien.Don't worry, everything is fine.
- Sofía¿Estás seguro de que no necesitas ayuda?Are you sure you don't need help?
- DanielSí, de verdad todo está bien.Yes, really, everything is fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
