How to Say “Good Job” in Mexican Spanish

Buen trabajo
everyday, Mexico
To say good job in Mexican Spanish use Buen trabajo. Bien hecho is just as common and a quick Muy bien works too.
Meaning: praise for work well done (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Good Job” in Mexican
Mexican Note
Buen trabajo everyday, Mexico
Bien hecho neutral
Muy bien simple

Buen trabajo fits a boss talking to a team. Bien hecho works for a child who did a chore. Both are friendly and neutral.

Which one should you use?

For a more enthusiastic tone Mexicans add ¡Órale! or ¡Qué bien!, as in ¡Órale, muy bien!

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

In an office say Excelente trabajo for stronger praise.

Did you know?

  • The interjection Órale is a famous Mexican word that can show surprise, approval or encouragement.

Examples in context

  • Buen trabajo, equipo.
    Good job, team.
  • Bien hecho, hijo.
    Well done, son.
  • ¡Órale, muy bien!
    Wow, very good!

Example conversation

Manager Claudia praises intern Pablo after his presentation in Monterrey.

  1. Claudia

    Pablo, buen trabajo con la presentación.
    Pablo, good job with the presentation.
  2. Pablo

    Gracias, estuve nervioso.
    Thanks, I was nervous.
  3. Claudia

    No se notó. Bien hecho.
    It did not show. Well done.
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