How to Say ‘Okay.’ in Portuguese
Está bem.
shtah BAYNG
[shtah BAYNG]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, [Está bem.] is a very normal way to say 'okay' or 'all right' when agreeing or acknowledging instructions. It can sound a bit more matter-of-fact than enthusiastic.
Phrase Breakdown
Está
[shtah]
It is / (that’s) is
From “estar”; in “Está bem” it helps form a common phrase meaning “Okay / All right.”
Está bem, vou chegar 15 minutos antes.
Okay, I will arrive 15 minutes early.
bem
[BAYNG]
well / OK / fine
Together with “Está” it forms “Está bem” = “OK / All right”, a very common reply when someone gives you instructions.
Está bem, obrigado pela ajuda.
Okay, thanks for the help.
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