todo saldrá bien
/todo saldɾa bjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it will be okay" is translated into Spanish as todo saldrá bien.
This phrase is used to comfort someone by suggesting that a situation will have a positive outcome.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "everything will come out well".
Which one should you use?
While todo estará bien means 'everything will be okay' (referring to a state), todo saldrá bien implies a process or event will conclude successfully.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Latin America, you may hear todo va a estar bien instead of todo estará bien.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb saldrá is the third-person singular future indicative of salir (to go out/to come out). The phrase todo va a salir bien is a common alternative using the periphrastic future (ir + a + infinitive) to express the same sentiment.
When do people say it?
The expression No pasa nada means 'it's nothing' or 'no worries' and is used in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Did you know?
- The word bien in todo saldrá bien is a distant relative of the English word 'bonus'. Both trace their roots back to the Proto-Italic word *dwenos, meaning 'good'.
- Despite the phrase meaning 'it will be okay', the verb salir can also mean 'to exit' or 'to date someone'. In this specific context, it refers exclusively to the outcome of a situation.
- While todo saldrá bien expresses optimism, Spanish speakers often pair the sentiment of 'it is okay' with the phrase no pasa nada. This is used not just for comfort, but as a way to dismiss a mistake or an apology.
Examples in context
- No te preocupes, todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, everything will turn out fine.
- Mantén la calma, todo estará bien.Stay calm, everything will be okay.
- No te preocupes, no pasa nada.Don't worry, it's nothing.
- Entiendo que estés preocupado, pero todo saldrá bien.I understand you're worried, but everything will turn out fine.
- Todo va a estar bien.Everything is going to be okay.
- Tranquila, todo saldrá bien.Relax, everything will turn out fine. (addressing a female)
- Siempre estaré aquí para ti, todo estará bien.I'll always be here for you, everything will be okay.
- Confía en mí, todo saldrá bien.Trust me, everything will be okay.
- Sé que todo saldrá bien al final.I know that everything will be okay in the end.
Example conversation
Elena is nervous about a job interview and Javier comforts her.
- Javier¿Estás nerviosa por la entrevista?Are you nervous about the interview?
- ElenaSí, tengo mucho miedo de fallar.Yes, I am very afraid of failing.
- JavierTranquila, Elena, todo saldrá bien.Calm down, Elena, everything will be okay.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, me siento mejor.Thanks, Javier, I feel better.
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.
