How to Say ‘It's okay.’ in Mexican Spanish
Está bien.
eh-STAH bee-EHN
[eh-STAH bee-EHN]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: [Está bien.] can reassure someone after a small mistake or apology, but it can also sound a little flat depending on tone. [No pasa nada.] often feels warmer after someone says sorry.
Phrase Breakdown
Está
[eh-STAH]
it is
Used with 'bien' to reassure someone by saying 'it's okay.'
Está bien, puedes pasar.
It's okay, you can come in.
bien
[bee-EHN]
fine
Means 'fine' or 'okay' in this reassuring phrase.
Está bien llegar unos minutos tarde.
It's okay to arrive a few minutes late.
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