va
slang, Mexico
In Mexican slang "OK" is often va, as in Va, nos vemos. Friends also say sale or órale to agree or close a plan.
Meaning: agreement, okay (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| va | slang, Mexico |
| sale | slang, Mexico |
| órale | slang, Mexico |
Va means "deal" or "sounds good". Sale is similar and is used mostly among young people. Órale can mean "okay, let us do it" depending on the tone.
Which one should you use?
The plain okay and ok are also used all the time in Mexico, especially in messages. The slang forms sound more local and warm.
Is it said differently in some regions?
These are typical of Mexico. In Spain people say vale for "OK".
Did you know?
- In Mexico vale is understood but sounds Spanish, and va takes its place when someone agrees to a plan.
Examples in context
- Va, nos vemos a las ocho.OK, see you at eight.
- Sale, yo llevo las bebidas.Okay, I will bring the drinks.
- Órale, vamos.Okay, let us go.
Example conversation
Two friends, Fernanda and Toño, plan to meet for dinner.
- Fernanda¿Cenamos hoy a las ocho?Shall we have dinner today at eight?
- ToñoVa. ¿Dónde?OK. Where?
- FernandaEn la taquería de siempre.At the usual taco place.
- ToñoSale, ahí nos vemos.Sure, see you there.
