Signification
Indicating that everything is fine or satisfactory.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'Todo bien' is often followed by 'venga' or 'vale' to close a conversation. It's very direct and efficient. Mexicans often use 'Todo bien' to avoid saying a direct 'No'. If you ask for a favor and they say 'Todo bien, pero...', they are softening a rejection. The variation 'Todo tranqui' is almost more common than 'Todo bien' among people under 40. It reflects the 'chill' culture of Buenos Aires cafes. In Colombia, 'Todo bien' was famously associated with football legend Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama, who used it as his catchphrase and even a thumbs-up gesture.
The Thumbs Up
In Latin America, 'Todo bien' is almost always accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture. Use it to look more native!
Avoid Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat, monotone 'Todo bien' can sound like you are annoyed or lying about being okay.
Signification
Indicating that everything is fine or satisfactory.
The Thumbs Up
In Latin America, 'Todo bien' is almost always accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture. Use it to look more native!
Avoid Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat, monotone 'Todo bien' can sound like you are annoyed or lying about being okay.
The 'Pibe' Style
If you are in Colombia, saying 'Todo bien, todo bien' twice is a reference to their most famous soccer player.
WhatsApp King
Use 'Todo bien' as a quick reaction to almost any positive news or confirmation in group chats.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct response to: '¿Cómo estás?'
¿Cómo estás?
'Todo bien' is the fixed adverbial phrase for status. 'Todo bueno' is a common mistake.
Complete the sentence to reassure your friend.
No te preocupes por el retraso, ____ bien.
The phrase is 'todo bien', using the masculine singular 'todo' to mean 'everything'.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Todo bien'.
You just finished a difficult exam and your teacher asks how it went.
It's the standard way to report that a process or event went satisfactorily.
Complete the WhatsApp conversation.
Amigo: ¿Ya llegaste al restaurante? Tú: Sí, ya estoy aquí. ________.
Used here to confirm arrival and that there are no issues.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most common translations for these variations.
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Aides visuelles
Bien vs. Bueno
Regional Variations
Spain
- • Todo guay
- • Vale, todo bien
Mexico
- • Todo chido
- • Todo al cien
Argentina
- • Todo tranqui
- • Todo joya
Banque d exercices
5 exercices¿Cómo estás?
'Todo bien' is the fixed adverbial phrase for status. 'Todo bueno' is a common mistake.
No te preocupes por el retraso, ____ bien.
The phrase is 'todo bien', using the masculine singular 'todo' to mean 'everything'.
You just finished a difficult exam and your teacher asks how it went.
It's the standard way to report that a process or event went satisfactorily.
Amigo: ¿Ya llegaste al restaurante? Tú: Sí, ya estoy aquí. ________.
Used here to confirm arrival and that there are no issues.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common translations for these variations.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional context to confirm status or respond to a greeting.
'Todo bien' is just the shortened, more common version. They mean exactly the same thing.
Yes, it is one of the most universal phrases in the Spanish language.
Not really. Use 'No, gracias'. 'Todo bien' means things are fine, not that you don't want something.
'Bueno' describes a quality (a good book), 'bien' describes a state (I am well). Greetings ask about your state.
It's neutral. You can use it with your grandmother, your friends, or a waiter.
Just add question marks and a rising intonation: ¿Todo bien?
'Todo mal' or 'Nada bien'.
Yes, especially in the opening: 'Espero que todo esté bien por allí'.
No. 'Todo' and 'bien' are fixed in this expression. It's never 'Toda bien'.
Yes, 'Todo ok' is very common in modern Spanish, especially in business and texting.
Then don't say 'Todo bien'. Say 'Más o menos' (So-so) or 'No muy bien'.
Expressions liées
Todo en orden
synonymEverything in order
Todo tranqui
informalEverything chill
Todo mal
contrastEverything wrong
Estar bien
builds onTo be well
Vaya bien
similarMay it go well
