ok genial
/ok xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ok cool' is translated into Spanish as ok genial.
ok genial is an expression used to show agreement with a suggestion or to react to good news by indicating that something is pleasing or satisfactory. You can also use the informal term Vale to express 'ok' or 'sure'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ok genial is an informal phrase that is best suited for casual conversations with friends or peers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a common informal way to say 'ok cool' is Está chido.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, saying ¡Qué padre! is a common way to express that something is 'cool' or 'great', similar to how one might use 'ok genial'.
- The word genial originally stems from a Latin term that described things related to marriage or festive celebrations.
- The word genial is a cognate of the English 'genial', but while the English word describes a friendly personality, the Spanish version is used as an exclamation for 'great' or 'cool'.
Examples in context
- Ok genial, nos vemos mañana.Ok cool, see you tomorrow.
- ¡Ok genial! Me encanta ese plan.Ok cool! I love that plan.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are deciding on a movie to watch.
- María¿Vemos una película de terror?Shall we watch a horror movie?
- MateoOk genial, yo busco una.Ok cool, I'll look for one.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo preparo las palomitas.Perfect, I'll prepare the popcorn.
- Mateo¡Muy bien, María!Very good, María!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
