todo saldrá bien
/todo saldɾa bjen/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "everything will be okay" is todo saldrá bien.
This phrase is used to comfort someone by telling them that a positive outcome is expected.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todo (everything), saldrá (will exit/come out) and bien (well).
Which one should you use?
While todo estará bien can also mean "everything will be okay", todo saldrá bien specifically implies that a process or situation will result in a positive outcome. Additionally, todo va a salir bien is a very common, slightly more conversational alternative to the simple future todo saldrá bien.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb saldrá is the third-person singular future indicative of salir.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of just saying todo saldrá bien, one might say no pasa nada to imply 'it is nothing to worry about'.
- The concept of things 'coming out' well is so ingrained that salir is used for everything from the result of an exam to the outcome of a recipe.
- The word bien is a direct descendant of the Latin 'bene', which is the same root found in many English words like 'beneficial' or 'benevolent'.
Examples in context
- Todo saldrá bien en la medida que me mantenga despierto por unos minutos más.Everything will be okay as long as he keeps me awake a few more minutes.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use todo saldrá bien in context.Tatoeba #2487166 by marcelostockle, translation #10795507 by Luornu
- No se preocupe, todo va a estar bien. Estamos tomando medidas para resolverlo.Don't worry, everything is going to be okay. We are taking measures to fix it.
- Tranquilo(a), todo estará bien. Siempre estaré aquí para apoyarte.Relax, everything will be okay. I will always be here to support you.
- No te preocupes, todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, everything will be okay.
- Confía en el proceso, todo saldrá bien.Trust the process, everything will be okay.
Example conversation
Lucía is nervous about a job interview and Mateo comforts her.
- MateoEstás muy nerviosa, Lucía.You are very nervous, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, tengo mucho miedo de fallar.Yes, I am very afraid of failing.
- MateoTranquila, todo saldrá bien.Relax, everything will be okay.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, de verdad lo necesito.Thanks, Mateo, I really need that.
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.
