Explanation
Standard Responses
Here's a list of fairly standard responses to ¿Cómo estás? that would be acceptable in just about any situation.
Short and Sweet
Keep in mind that these responses may come off as a little rude if you don't also say gracias(thank you) or ask the other person how they are.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Excellent. | |
| Very good/well. | |
| Very good/well. | |
| Good, good. | |
| Everything's good. | |
| Good/well. | |
| Okay. | |
| Okay. | |
| So-so. | |
| So-so. | |
| Not so good/well. | |
| Bad. | |
| Very bad. | |
| Awful. | |
| Terrible. |
So Polite
These responses sound much more polite and friendly.
Remember, you should use tú responses if speaking to someone the age as you or younger or someone who's told you you can tutear them (speak to them using tú). You should use usted responses for people older than you or people to whom you want to show deference or respect.
| Tú Version | Usted Version | English |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent, thanks. And you? | ||
| Very good, thanks. And you? | ||
| Very good, thanks. And you? | ||
| Good, thanks. And you? |
While you wouldn't be likely to say gracias if you're saying things aren't going great, you might still ask the other person how they are.
For example:
| Tú Version | Usted Version | English |
|---|---|---|
| Okay. And you? | ||
| So-so. And you? | ||
| Not so good. And you? |
Feeling Sassy
Here are some sassier responses you can try out if you're up to it.
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Why not brush up on more fundamental Spanish phrases? Check out these articles to keep learning!
