Adverb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Bien: well, fine
bien
Pronunciation: byehn (stress the capital letters)
Bien means “well, fine” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: well, fine
- How to say it: byehn
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “bien” means and how to use it
Bien means “well” or “fine.” It is the adverb form of “bueno.”
Examples with audio
- Hablas muy bien español.You speak Spanish very well.
- Estoy bien, gracias.I am fine, thank you.
- Todo salió bien.Everything went well.
Usage tip
Bien is an adverb and never changes: bien, not “buena.” The adjective is “bueno” (la comida es buena), while the adverb is “bien” (cocinas bien).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “well, fine” in Spanish?
“well, fine” in Spanish is “bien.” It is pronounced byehn, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “bien”?
Say byehn. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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