Bedeutung
Expressing that things are progressing positively.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, 'Todo va bien' is often used as a polite way to end a conversation without getting into personal details, reflecting a culture that values privacy in public spaces. Mexicans might add 'Gracias a Dios' (Thanks to God) after 'Todo va bien,' showing the deep religious roots in daily speech. In Argentina, you might hear 'Todo marcha bien' as a more common alternative in professional settings. Colombians are known for their extreme politeness; 'Todo va bien' is often accompanied by 'por fortuna' (fortunately).
Use it for reassurance
If someone looks worried, a simple 'Todo va bien' can be very comforting.
Don't use with 'ser'
Never say 'Todo es bien.' It's a major red flag for learners.
Bedeutung
Expressing that things are progressing positively.
Use it for reassurance
If someone looks worried, a simple 'Todo va bien' can be very comforting.
Don't use with 'ser'
Never say 'Todo es bien.' It's a major red flag for learners.
The Subjunctive Variation
When you say 'I hope everything goes well,' you must use 'vaya': 'Espero que todo vaya bien.'
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase.
En mi nuevo trabajo, todo ___ bien.
We use 'va' (from 'ir') to describe the progress of a situation like a job.
Fill in the blank with the correct adverb.
No te preocupes, todo va ____.
'Bien' is the adverb that modifies the verb 'va.'
Match the response to the question.
¿Cómo va el proyecto de ciencias?
The question asks 'How is it going?', so 'Todo va bien' is the logical status update.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: ¿Cómo estás en tu nueva casa? Luis: ________, me gusta mucho el barrio.
Luis is happy with his new house, so a positive status update is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEn mi nuevo trabajo, todo ___ bien.
We use 'va' (from 'ir') to describe the progress of a situation like a job.
No te preocupes, todo va ____.
'Bien' is the adverb that modifies the verb 'va.'
¿Cómo va el proyecto de ciencias?
The question asks 'How is it going?', so 'Todo va bien' is the logical status update.
Ana: ¿Cómo estás en tu nueva casa? Luis: ________, me gusta mucho el barrio.
Luis is happy with his new house, so a positive status update is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it's often used as a polite social mask, similar to 'I'm fine' in English.
'Marcha' is slightly more formal and implies a mechanical or organized progress.
Absolutely, it is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Use the preterite: 'Todo fue bien' or the perfect: 'Todo ha ido bien.'
No, use 'La comida está buena' or 'Todo está rico.'
Always 'va' (singular) because 'todo' is a singular concept.
You can say 'Todo tranqui' or 'Todo guay' (in Spain).
Yes, it's perfect for a quick, neutral status update.
Not at all, it's one of the most natural phrases in the language.
Because 'ir' is a verb that requires an adverb (bien), not an adjective (bueno).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Todo marcha bien
synonymEverything is marching/progressing well.
Todo sale bien
similarEverything is turning out well.
Todo va de maravilla
builds onEverything is going wonderfully.
Todo va sobre ruedas
specialized formEverything is going on wheels.
