How to Say “Ok, Thank You” in Spanish

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está bien, gracias
The English phrase "ok, thank you" can be said in Spanish as está bien, gracias.
This phrase is used to signal that you have understood a piece of information or to politely decline a further offer. For example, if someone asks if you would like more water, you might say está bien, gracias to mean "I'm fine/good, thank you". It serves as a polite way to acknowledge information or accept a suggestion.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase uses the third-person singular form of the verb estar (to be) to indicate that a situation or state is acceptable or fine.

Which one should you use?

While está bien, gracias is a standard and polite way to express this, vale, gracias is a common informal alternative. The word vale specifically means "Ok" or "Alright" in informal contexts.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

está bien, gracias is a neutral, safe phrase suitable for both formal and informal settings. For a more formal tone, you can use Muy bien, muchas gracias (Very well, thank you very much). Conversely, vale, gracias is an informal way to say the phrase.

Is it said differently in some regions?

The informal alternative vale, gracias is frequently used in Spain.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the third-person singular form of the verb estar to indicate a state of being acceptable or fine.

Did you know?

  • If you use vale to mean 'ok' while traveling in parts of Latin America, people may misunderstand you, as the verb valer primarily refers to the value or cost of something.
  • In Spain, vale is used so frequently as 'ok' that it often functions as a verbal filler, similar to how English speakers use 'like' or 'um'.
  • The Spanish word bien shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bonus'.

Examples in context

  • Está bien, gracias por el consejo.
    It's okay, thank you for the advice.
  • Está bien, gracias por avisarme.
    Okay, thank you for letting me know.
  • Está bien, gracias por la invitación.
    That's fine, thank you for the invitation.

Example conversation

Mateo suggests a restaurant for their meeting.

  1. Elena

    Mateo, ¿qué te parece si comemos en el café nuevo?
    Mateo, what do you think about eating at the new cafe?
  2. Mateo

    Está bien, gracias por la sugerencia, Elena.
    Okay, thank you for the suggestion, Elena.
  3. Elena

    ¿Te parece bien a las dos?
    Does two o'clock work for you?
  4. Mateo

    Sí, nos vemos allí.
    Yes, see you there.

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