bien
/bjen/adverb★Beginner
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
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés