How to Say "ok" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ok” is “ok” — use this informal interjection when you want to directly mirror the English 'OK' for agreement or to show you've understood something, especially in casual conversation..
English → Spanish
ok
/o-kei//oˈkei/
interjectionA1informal
Use this informal interjection when you want to directly mirror the English 'OK' for agreement or to show you've understood something, especially in casual conversation.
Examples
¿Vamos al cine? - ¡Ok!
Shall we go to the movies? - OK!
Necesito que termines esto para mañana. - Ok, lo haré.
I need you to finish this by tomorrow. - Okay, I'll do it.
vale
/bah-LEHR//baˈler/
interjectionA1informal
Use this common interjection, especially in Spain, to signal agreement or to confirm that something is acceptable or understood.
Examples
—Nos vemos a las seis. —Vale.
—See you at six. —OK.
Verb to Interjection
Though it comes from the verb 'valer', in this context, it never changes its form. It is always 'vale'.
Choosing Between 'Ok' and 'Vale'
The main confusion for learners is when to use the direct loanword 'ok' versus the more traditional 'vale'. While 'ok' is understood, 'vale' is far more common and widely used across Spain for simple agreement. Outside of Spain, 'ok' might be more frequently encountered.
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