bien

/bjen/
adverbBeginner
general

Well, good, or correctly

Lo hice bien.

I did it well.

¿Cómo estás?

How are you?

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Can be used as an adverb or interjection.

informal

Yes, okay, or alright (informal)

¿Vamos al cine? — ¡Bien!

Shall we go to the cinema? — Sure!

Collocations

bien hechowell donebien dichowell saidbienvenidowelcome

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

bienvenido a bordophrase
welcome aboard
bien por tiphrase
good for you

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Bien' is often used to express agreement or approval, similar to 'okay' or 'sure' in English.

Gold Rule

Adverb vs. Interjection

As an adverb, 'bien' modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. As an interjection, it expresses agreement or enthusiasm.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'bene', meaning 'well'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'bien' can function as an adverb, interjection, or even an adjective in some contexts. It is a very versatile word.

Word Breakdown

bien
well, good
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés