How to Say ‘Fine, though delayed, as usual.’ in Spain Spanish
Bien, aunque con retraso, como siempre.
bee-EN aun-keh kohn rreh-TRAH-soh koh-moh SYEM-preh
[bee-EN aun-keh kohn rreh-TRAH-soh koh-moh SYEM-preh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Grumbling lightly about delayed trains or flights is a safe, friendly way to answer a travel question in Spain. Nobody expects a detailed report.
Phrase Breakdown
Bien, aunque con retraso,
bee-EN aun-keh kohn rreh-TRAH-soh
Fine, although delayed,
'Bien' answers 'how was it?'. Pause briefly after 'bien', then continue. Pronounce the 'u' in 'aunque' clearly: 'AUN-ke'.
Bien, aunque cansada.
Fine, although tired.
Words in this phrase
Bien
[bee-EN]
fine
Means well, fine, or okay depending on context.
Sin azúcar está bien para mí.
Without sugar is fine for me.
aunque
[aun-keh]
Although
Introduces a contrasting idea.
Aunque llueva, saldré a correr.
Although it rains, I will go out for a run.
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.
Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.
I spoke with an employee about the work environment.
retraso
[rreh-TRAH-soh]
delay
Masculine noun for lateness, e.g. of a train or plane.
El tren llegó con retraso.
The train arrived late.
como siempre.
koh-moh SYEM-preh
as always.
'Como siempre' means 'as usual / as always', often said with mild irony. Stress 'SIEM'.
Llegó tarde, como siempre.
He arrived late, as always.
Words in this phrase
como
[koh-moh]
as
Used to refer to the way someone or something is seen or perceived.
Trabaja como médico.
He works as a doctor.
siempre
[SYEM-preh]
always
An adverb used to express that something happens all the time or consistently.
«Siempre» hay apoyo cuando alguien lo necesita.
There is always support when someone needs it.
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