alright

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BrE /əˈlaɪt/ AmE /əˈlaɪt/

adjective / adverb en → es

1 OKAY A2

used to say that something is satisfactory or acceptable, but not excellent

bien, adecuado, aceptable

  • be alright

Collocations alright for now · it's alright by me

  • Is everything alright?

    ¿Todo está bien?

2 FINE B1

used to say that someone is not seriously ill or injured, but needs medical attention

bien, en buenas condiciones

  • be alright

Collocations alright after a while · he's going to be alright

  • He'll be alright, but he needs to see a doctor.

    Está bien, pero necesita ver un médico.

1 CONSENT A2

used to ask for permission or agreement

¿está bien?, ¿vale?

  • be alright if

Collocations alright with you · is it alright?

  • Is it alright to come in?

    ¿Es bien que entre?

1 REPLY A2

used as a reply, especially when someone asks if you are well or something is satisfactory

vale, está bien

  • be alright

Collocations alright then · that's alright

  • That's alright.

    Está bien.

1 ACCEPTANCE B1

used to show that you accept something, even if it is not ideal

vale, está bien

  • be alright

Collocations alright with me · that's alright by me

  • That'll be alright.

    Eso estará bien.

1 AGREEMENT B1

used to show that you agree with something, even if it is not ideal

vale, está bien

  • be alright

Collocations alright with me · that's alright by me

  • That'll be alright.

    Eso estará bien.

1 REASSURANCE B2

used to reassure someone that something is not serious or dangerous

tranquilo, no te preocupes

  • be alright

Collocations alright, don't worry · it's alright, it'll be fine

  • It's alright, the doctor will take care of you.

    Está bien, el médico se encargará de ti.

1 AFFIRMATION B2

used to affirm that something is true or correct

correcto, eso es así

  • be alright

Collocations alright then · that's alright

  • That's alright.

    Eso está bien.