Que te vaya bien en el trabajo
/ke te baʝa bjen en el tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "have a good day at work" is expressed in Spanish as Que te vaya bien en el trabajo.
This phrase is a friendly wish said to someone before they start their workday. You might also use ¡Te deseo un excelente día laboral! to mean "I wish you an excellent workday!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Que te vaya bien literally translates to "May it go well for you".
Which one should you use?
You can use Pásalo bien en el trabajo to specifically say "Have a good time at work". For a more enthusiastic wish that things go amazingly well, use Que te vaya genial en el trabajo. You can also express a hope for an incredible workday using the informal Espero que tengas un día laboral increíble.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may hear Que tengas un excelente día de trabajo to mean "Have an excellent workday".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Que te vaya bien en el trabajo uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire.
When do people say it?
A common response to receiving this wish is Gracias, igualmente, which means "Thanks, same to you".
Did you know?
- The word vaya is a form of the verb ir, but in other contexts, vaya can be used as an interjection to express surprise or disbelief.
- In many Spanish-speaking workplaces, it is common to say que te vaya bien not just when someone starts work, but also when a colleague is leaving for the day.
- The phrase que te vaya bien is so versatile that it is often used as a way to say 'goodbye' in casual settings, even if no specific activity like work is mentioned.
Examples in context
- Que te vaya bien en el trabajo hoy.Have a good day at work today.
- ¡Que te vaya bien en el trabajo, Elena!Have a good day at work, Elena!
- Espero que te vaya bien en el trabajo.I hope you have a good day at work.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are leaving their house in the morning.
- Mateo¡Adiós, Elena! Que te vaya bien en el trabajo.Goodbye, Elena! Have a good day at work.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo. ¡Que te vaya bien a ti también!Thanks, Mateo. Have a good day to you too!
- MateoMuchas gracias, nos vemos luego.Thank you very much, see you later.
- ElenaHasta luego.See you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
