Simón
slang, Mexico
The plain word is sí, and slang depends on the country. In Mexico people say Simón or Va, and in Argentina and much of Latin America Dale means "okay, sure".
Meaning: informal agreement (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Simón | slang, Mexico |
| Dale | casual, Latin America |
| Va | casual, Mexico |
Dale accepts an offer or a plan, like "go ahead" or "sure". Va is a quick yes to a plan in Mexico, as in Va, nos vemos a las ocho.
Which one should you use?
Simón is a playful way to say sí and belongs to young, casual speech. It is not used in formal settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain Vale is the usual casual "okay", which is why Vale marks a Spanish speaker.
Did you know?
- Simón in this sense is Mexican slang and has nothing to do with the name Simón.
Examples in context
- Simón, ahí nos vemos.Yep, see you there.
- Dale, vamos.Sure, let's go.
- Va, a las ocho.Okay, at eight.
Example conversation
Mateo invites his friend Lucía to a concert in Buenos Aires.
- Mateo¿Venís al recital el sábado?Are you coming to the concert on Saturday?
- LucíaDale, ¿a qué hora?Sure, what time?
- MateoA las nueve en la puerta.At nine at the door.
- LucíaDale, nos vemos ahí.Okay, see you there.
