Dale
Argentina, casual
To say "sounds good" in Spanish slang, the word depends on the country. Argentinians say Dale, Spaniards say Vale, Mexicans say Va and Colombians say Listo.
Meaning: agreeing to a plan (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Dale | Argentina, casual |
| Vale | Spain, casual |
| Va | Mexico, casual |
| Listo | Colombia, casual |
Each one is a short yes to a plan, for example when a friend suggests a time or a place.
Which one should you use?
Vale is far more common in Spain than in Latin America, where it can sound foreign. Dale is used in many Latin American countries and not only Argentina.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico Va can also be followed by que va, as in Va, nos vemos.
Did you know?
- Dale literally means "give it", yet in Argentina it works as "okay".
Examples in context
- Nos vemos a las ocho. Dale.See you at eight. Sounds good.
- ¿Quedamos mañana? Vale.Shall we meet tomorrow? Sounds good.
- Te marco al rato. Va.I will call you later. Sounds good.
Example conversation
Julián and Mica make plans over the phone in Buenos Aires.
- Julián¿Nos juntamos a las nueve en el bar?Shall we meet at nine at the bar?
- MicaDale, ahí estoy.Sounds good, I will be there.
- JuliánPerfecto, chau.Perfect, bye.
