está bien, mami
The English phrase "ok mommy" is translated into Spanish as está bien, mami.
This phrase is used by children to signal agreement or compliance with a mother's instruction or statement.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the third-person singular form of the verb estar to express a state of being fine or acceptable.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word mami has evolved into a common term of endearment for romantic partners or even close female friends, far beyond the literal mother-child relationship.
- The word bien shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bonus', as both originate from the Latin root for 'good'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a child says está bien to a parent, it can sound less like agreement and more like a dismissive 'whatever'.
Examples in context
- Si eso te hace feliz, de acuerdo, mamá.If that makes you happy, agreed, mom.
- Necesito tu ayuda con mis tareas. De acuerdo, mamita.I need your help with my homework. Agreed, mommy.
- No te preocupes, todo bien, mamá querida.Don't worry, everything is alright, dear mom.
- Está bien, mami, voy a limpiar mi cuarto.Ok mommy, I am going to clean my room.
- Está bien, mami, no haré ruido.Ok mommy, I won't make any noise.
- Está bien, mami, ya me voy a dormir.Ok mommy, I'm going to sleep now.
Example conversation
A mother tells her son to brush his teeth.
- SofíaAlejandro, ve a lavarte los dientes.Alejandro, go brush your teeth.
- AlejandroEstá bien, mami.Ok mommy.
- SofíaNo tardes mucho, por favor.Don't be too long, please.
- AlejandroSí, ya voy.Yes, I'm going.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
