okay
/oˈkei/masculine
The English phrase 'okay' can be translated into Spanish as okay. If unsure, use okay. Wiktionary also lists okey.
Meaning: OK (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| okay | /oˈkei/ /ouˈkei/ |
masculine |
| okey | /oˈkei/ | masculine |
The term is used as an interjection to express agreement or to say OK. It can also function as a noun. The spelling okey is a common way to adapt the word into Spanish orthography.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are several ways to express 'okay' depending on the level of formality required. De acuerdo is a formal way to express agreement. Vale is an informal way to say okay. Está bien is suitable for both informal and formal situations.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈkei/
Did you know?
- The word vale comes from the Latin valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth', originally used in letters to wish the recipient health.
- In Mexico and parts of Central America, you may hear sale used as an informal 'okay' to confirm plans or an agreement.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the phrase dale is often used as a quick 'okay' to show enthusiasm or to signal agreement to a suggestion.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres ir al cine mañana? Vale, buena idea.Do you want to go to the movies tomorrow? Okay, good idea.
- ¿Podemos encontrarnos a las 5 pm? Sí, está bien.Can we meet at 5 pm? Yes, okay.
- ¡Vamos de vacaciones la próxima semana! De acuerdo, pero necesito confirmarlo primero.Let's go on vacation next week! Okay, but I need to confirm it first.
- ¿Podría hacer algunos ajustes en la presentación? Por supuesto, de acuerdo.Could you make some adjustments to the presentation? Of course, okay.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are deciding where to eat.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir a comer pizza?Do you want to go eat pizza?
- JavierOkay, me parece bien.Okay, that sounds good to me.
- SofíaEntonces nos encontramos allá.Then we'll meet there.
- JavierPerfecto, voy saliendo ya.Perfect, I'm leaving now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “okay” translations and entries okay, okey, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
