Está bem
neutral, Portugal
In Portugal people say Está bem for "OK". The English Ok is widely used, and Combinado means "agreed". It is also called Pronto.
Meaning: agreement (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Está bem | neutral, Portugal |
| Ok | casual |
| Pronto | casual, Portugal |
| Combinado | agreement |
Pronto is a typical Portuguese filler that can mean "OK, that is it" or "fine", depending on the tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil people more often say Tá bom, Beleza or Combinado. Está bem is the standard in Portugal.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Pronto is not a translation of "ready" in this sense. It closes a topic, so it often sounds like a sigh.
Did you know?
- The word pronto literally means "ready" and has grown into one of the most typical Portuguese interjections.
Examples in context
- Está bem, vemo-nos às oito.OK, we will see each other at eight.
- Combinado, então.Agreed, then.
- Pronto, vamos embora.OK, let us go.
Example conversation
Luís and his friend Carla agree on a time to meet in Porto.
- LuísEncontramo-nos às oito?Shall we meet at eight?
- CarlaEstá bem. Onde?OK. Where?
- LuísÀ porta do cinema. Combinado?At the cinema door. Agreed?
