ok
“ok” means “OK” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
OK, okayAlso: alright
📝 In Action
¿Vamos al cine? - ¡Ok!
A1Should we go to the movies? - OK!
Necesito que termines esto para mañana. - Ok, lo haré.
A2I need you to finish this by tomorrow. - Okay, I'll do it.
Word Connections
okay, alrightAlso: fine
📝 In Action
¿Cómo estás? - Estoy ok.
A2How are you? - I'm okay.
La comida no era increíble, pero estaba ok.
B1The food wasn't incredible, but it was okay.
No te preocupes por el jarrón, está ok.
A2Don't worry about the vase, it's okay.
Word Connections
the okay, approvalAlso: green light
📝 In Action
Necesito el ok del jefe para empezar el proyecto.
B1I need the boss's okay to start the project.
Cuando me des el ok, compro los boletos.
B1When you give me the okay, I'll buy the tickets.
Word Connections
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ok
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'ok' to mean 'approval' or 'permission'?
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📚 Etymology
Borrowed directly from American English. Its origin is famously debated, but it's often thought to be an abbreviation of 'oll korrect,' a humorous misspelling of 'all correct' that was popular in the 1830s.
First recorded: Became widespread in Spanish in the 20th century due to global cultural influence, especially from movies and technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to use 'ok' or a Spanish word like 'vale' or 'está bien'?
In casual conversation, 'ok' is perfectly fine and understood by everyone. However, using native Spanish words like 'vale' (in Spain) or 'está bien' (in Latin America) can make you sound a bit more natural. In more formal writing or speaking, it's always better to use a Spanish alternative.
How do you pronounce 'ok' in Spanish?
Most people pronounce it just like in English: 'o-kei'. You might occasionally hear some people, especially older speakers, pronounce it as 'o-ka', sounding out the letters in Spanish.