Dale
casual
In the Dominican Republic Dale is a very common way to say OK. Está bien is the neutral version, and Okey is also heard.
Meaning: agreement (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Dale | casual |
| Está bien | neutral |
| Okey | casual |
The word dale works for agreeing to a plan, and Dominicans use it as a friendly goodbye too: Dale, nos vemos.
How do you pronounce it?
In fast Dominican speech Está bien often shortens to Tá bien, dropping the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The expression dale is used across Latin America, and in the Caribbean it also works as a casual "go ahead".
Examples in context
- Dale, nos vemos mañana.OK, see you tomorrow.
- Está bien, lo hago ahora.OK, I will do it now.
- Okey, como tú digas.OK, as you say.
Example conversation
Pedro and Carla agree to meet in Santiago.
- Pedro¿Nos vemos a las seis?Shall we meet at six?
- CarlaDale, a las seis.OK, at six.
- PedroPerfecto, nos vemos.Perfect, see you.
