Significado
Wishing someone success or good fortune.
Contexto cultural
The variation 'Que te vaya bonito' is iconic in Mexico. It's considered more affectionate and poetic than the standard version. In Spain, 'Que te vaya bien' is often followed by 'Hasta luego' or 'Nos vemos'. It is very common in fast-paced city life. Colombians often add 'Que Dios te acompañe' (May God accompany you) after 'Que te vaya bien' to add a layer of protection to the wish. In Argentina, you might hear 'Que andes bien' as a very common alternative, using the verb 'andar' (to walk/go) instead of 'ir'.
The 'Le' Trick
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, use 'Que le vaya bien'. It's always safer to be too polite than too casual in Spanish.
Smile while saying it
This phrase is 50% words and 50% energy. A warm smile makes the 'vaya' feel like a genuine blessing.
Significado
Wishing someone success or good fortune.
The 'Le' Trick
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, use 'Que le vaya bien'. It's always safer to be too polite than too casual in Spanish.
Smile while saying it
This phrase is 50% words and 50% energy. A warm smile makes the 'vaya' feel like a genuine blessing.
Watch the 'Que'
Don't put an accent on the 'e' in 'Que' here. It's a conjunction, not a question word like '¿Qué?'.
Add a destination
To sound more fluent, add 'en' + whatever they are doing. '¡Que te vaya bien en la fiesta!'
Teste-se
Choose the correct form to wish your teacher well as you leave the classroom.
Adiós, profesor. ¡Que ___ bien!
You use 'le' for formal respect (Usted) and 'vaya' for the subjunctive wish.
Complete the phrase with the correct verb form.
¡Que te ____ (ir) bien en tu cita!
The phrase requires the present subjunctive of 'ir'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say '¡Que les vaya bien!'?
'Les' is the plural indirect object pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mañana tengo mi primer día de trabajo. B: ¡Qué emoción! ________.
It's the natural way to wish someone luck for a new event.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Que te vaya bien'
Daily Life
- • Leaving home
- • Ending a call
- • Saying bye to a neighbor
Work/Study
- • Before an exam
- • After a meeting
- • Leaving the office
Service
- • Paying at a shop
- • Leaving a taxi
- • Exiting a restaurant
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAdiós, profesor. ¡Que ___ bien!
You use 'le' for formal respect (Usted) and 'vaya' for the subjunctive wish.
¡Que te ____ (ir) bien en tu cita!
The phrase requires the present subjunctive of 'ir'.
When would you say '¡Que les vaya bien!'?
'Les' is the plural indirect object pronoun.
A: Mañana tengo mi primer día de trabajo. B: ¡Qué emoción! ________.
It's the natural way to wish someone luck for a new event.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it sounds incomplete. You must add 'bien', 'bonito', or another adverb.
Yes, but change 'te' to 'le': '¡Que le vaya bien!'.
Because you are expressing a wish, which triggers the subjunctive mood in Spanish.
Usually, it's said to the person who is departing. If you are leaving, you say it to the people staying.
'Buena suerte' is specifically 'Good luck'. 'Que te vaya bien' is more like 'I hope things go well for you'—it's broader.
It originated there and is most common there, but most Spanish speakers will understand it as a very sweet, slightly old-fashioned wish.
Use 'les': '¡Que les vaya bien!'. In Spain, you can also use 'os': '¡Que os vaya bien!'.
Yes, it's a very common and friendly way to sign off an informal or semi-formal email.
Only if your tone is flat or angry. In 95% of cases, it is a genuine well-wish.
Yes: 'Espero que te haya ido bien' (I hope it went well for you).
Frases relacionadas
Que tengas un buen día
similarHave a good day
Mucha suerte
synonymGood luck
Que te sea leve
specialized formMay it be light for you
Que aproveche
builds onEnjoy your meal
Vaya con Dios
similarGo with God
