Significado
Used to ask for agreement or confirmation.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, '¿Vale?' is used significantly more often in casual conversation, while '¿De acuerdo?' is reserved for slightly more serious or clear confirmations. In many Latin American countries, '¿De acuerdo?' is the standard polite way to confirm, but you might hear '¿Sale?' (Mexico) or '¿Ya?' (Peru/Ecuador) in very informal settings. In Hispanic business culture, verbal agreement is a sign of respect. Using '¿De acuerdo?' at the end of a point shows you are a team player.
The Universal Safety Net
If you aren't sure how to end a sentence in Spanish, '¿de acuerdo?' is almost always a safe and polite choice.
Avoid 'Soy de acuerdo'
This is the most common beginner mistake. Always use 'Estoy' (temporary state) or just the phrase alone.
Significado
Used to ask for agreement or confirmation.
The Universal Safety Net
If you aren't sure how to end a sentence in Spanish, '¿de acuerdo?' is almost always a safe and polite choice.
Avoid 'Soy de acuerdo'
This is the most common beginner mistake. Always use 'Estoy' (temporary state) or just the phrase alone.
Intonation Matters
Rise your pitch at the end to make it a question. If you say it with a flat tone, it sounds like a command.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to ask for agreement.
Cenamos a las nueve, ¿___ _________?
The standard expression is always 'de acuerdo'.
Which response means 'I agree'?
¿Cómo se dice 'I agree'?
We use the verb 'estar' to express a state of agreement.
Match the phrase to the most likely speaker.
A teacher giving instructions to a class.
Teachers use this to ensure students understand the task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mañana no hay clase. B: ¿En serio? A: Sí, es festivo, ¿________?
The speaker is confirming the listener understands the situation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to say 'Okay' in Spanish
Neutral
- • ¿De acuerdo?
Spain
- • ¿Vale?
Mexico
- • ¿Sale?
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCenamos a las nueve, ¿___ _________?
The standard expression is always 'de acuerdo'.
¿Cómo se dice 'I agree'?
We use the verb 'estar' to express a state of agreement.
A teacher giving instructions to a class.
Teachers use this to ensure students understand the task.
A: Mañana no hay clase. B: ¿En serio? A: Sí, es festivo, ¿________?
The speaker is confirming the listener understands the situation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasNo, you must include the 'de'. Without it, it just means 'Agreement?'.
Yes, it is perfectly professional and polite.
'¿Vale?' is very informal and mostly used in Spain. '¿De acuerdo?' is neutral and used everywhere.
You can say 'Sí', 'De acuerdo', 'Vale', or 'Hecho'.
No, it is a fixed expression. It never becomes '¿De acuerdos?'.
Yes, it is very common in emails and text messages to confirm details.
Frases relacionadas
¿Vale?
synonymOkay?
Estar de acuerdo
builds onTo agree
Llegar a un acuerdo
specialized formTo reach an agreement
Conforme
synonymIn agreement / satisfied
