vale
okay / alright / sure / got it
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ˈba.le/
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Cultural Note
The single most Spanish word in existence. Spaniards say 'vale' like Americans say 'okay' — constantly, reflexively, in every conversation. It comes from the verb 'valer' (to be worth/valid). Double it up — 'vale, vale' — when you want someone to stop explaining. In text messages, it's often just 'v' or 'vl.' Absolutely NOT used in Latin America, where it sounds hilariously peninsular. A Spaniard abroad can be identified by their involuntary 'vale' after every sentence.
📝 Example Sentences
¿Quedamos a las ocho? — Vale, perfecto.
Shall we meet at eight? — Sure, perfect.
Vale, vale, ya lo entiendo, no hace falta que repitas.
Okay, okay, I get it, you don't need to repeat yourself.