Ok (en. Ok)

/oʊˈkeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Term used to indicate agreement or approval.
Everything is OK with the project.
Todo está OK con el proyecto.
Moment or situation in which something is correct or acceptable.
The exam result was OK.
Estuvo OK el resultado del examen.
adjective
That is satisfactory; acceptable.
The service was OK, but it could be improved.
El servicio fue OK, pero podría mejorar.
In good condition or state.
It is OK to drive.
Está OK para conducir.

Etymology

The term comes from an abbreviation of 'oll korrect', a graphic variant of 'all correct' that became popular in the 19th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

OK, thank you
Expression of acceptance of an offer.
OK, gracias
Everything is OK
Indicates that everything is in order.
Todo está OK
OK, understood
A way to express understanding.
OK, entendido

Related Words

good
That is in good condition or satisfactory.
bien
correct
That is in accordance with truth or reality.
correcto
acceptable
That can be accepted; reasonable.
aceptable

Slang Meanings

Cool
That movie was OK, I liked it quite a bit.
Esa película estuvo OK, me gustó bastante.
All good
Everything OK? Yes, everything is fine.
¿Todo OK? Sí, todo está bien.