What does bien in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word bien in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bien in Spanish.

The word bien in Spanish means properly, well, OK, sure, yes, well, nice and hot, good and hot, own good, property, of means, good, well done, Is everything alright? Everything OK?, pay close attention, however, allodium, look good for your age, rather, that's fine, that's okay, take good care of, be courteous, quite well, harmonious, well-bred, trust asset, very willing, good-looking, good-tempered, intangible good, well executed, very obedient, imprudent, on balance, seen favorably, movable property, well-mannered, well-bred, paraphernal property, asset, fine-looking, handsome, well-dressed, go ahead, although, though, nevertheless, nonetheless, one way or another, well connected, tangible assets, considered correct, considered acceptable, be welcome, get on well, like, you made a right mess of that, you really screwed that up, behave well, know well, be good at, be good at, be good at, respectable, upstanding, tell the difference between right and wrong, know the difference between right and wrong, right and wrong, Okay!, All right!, Alright!, be in good, be well off, serve right, speak well of, praise, speak very well of, speak well of , speak highly of, do fine, be fine, be right to do, be good for, do what's right, no matter what people think, mortgage established on more than one asset, an upstanding man, a respectable man, try to make a good impression, go well, go well, be good enough for, be good for, go well for, suit, go well, suit, go well, look good for your age, carry your age well, toe the line, get along well, get on well, somehow or other, beyond good and evil, rather, quite the contrary, quite the opposite, rather poorly, very well, a well-set table, very good, as soon as, so-so, rich kid, no sooner, be a blessing in disguise, either...or, have a good time, have a great time, have a good time, have a great time, think carefully, on second thoughts, for the good of, for the sake of, for your own good, behave yourself, well, oh how nice, well isn't that nice, oh how nice, well isn't that nice, well how about that, how well. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word bien

properly, well

adverbio (adecuadamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

El ordenador no funciona bien; hay que llevarlo a reparar.

The computer's not working properly -- we'll have to take it to be fixed.

OK, sure, yes

adverbio (bueno, de acuerdo) (assent)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

¿Nos vemos mañana para comer? —Bien.

Shall we see each other for lunch tomorrow? -OK. (or: Sure.)

well

adverbio (sano)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mi tío no se encuentra bien, su salud es delicada.

My uncle's not well, he's in delicate health.

nice and hot, good and hot

adverbio (muy)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Hace mucho frío, ¿me puedes preparar un chocolate bien caliente?

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. It's cold outside, and I'd love a cup of tea that's nice and hot.

own good

nombre masculino (bienestar, beneficio, provecho) (expression)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cuando veo que cometes un error, te regaño por tu bien.

When I see you making a mistake, I scold you for your own good.

property

nombre masculino (posesión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cuando murió, sus hijos y nietos se repartieron sus bienes.

When he died, his children and grandchildren split his property.

of means

adjetivo (de buena posición social)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La gente bien se va de vacaciones a lugares exóticos y caros.

People of means take holidays in exotic, expensive locations.

good

nombre masculino (valor moral: bueno, correcto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cuando un hombre se debate entre el bien y el mal, siempre debería elegir el bien.

When a man has to choose between good and evil, he should always choose good.

well done

expresión (ánimo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¡Bien hecho, Juana! Sacaste la calificación más alta en tu examen.

Well done, Juana! You got the highest score on your exam.

Is everything alright? Everything OK?

expresión (informal (¿todo en orden?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¿Todo bien? Oí un ruido extraño que venía de tu habitación y me preocupé.

Is everything alright? I heard a strange noise coming from your room and I got worried.

pay close attention

locución verbal (figurado (prestar atención)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Abre bien los ojos y no cometas errores.

Pay close attention and don't make mistakes

however

locución adverbial (habiendo dicho esto)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Puedes ir al concierto; ahora bien, deberás obedecer algunas normas.

You can go to the concert. However, you must follow some rules.

allodium

nombre masculino (anticuado (der: herencia, patrimonio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look good for your age

expresión (aspecto juvenil)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

María tiene sus años muy bien llevados, se ve espléndida.

Maria looks good for her age, she looks fantastic.

rather

expresión (más bien)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Hoy no descansaremos, antes bien tendremos que trabajar el doble.

We won't rest today, rather, we'll have to work double.

that's fine, that's okay

locución adverbial (vale, correcto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Así está bien, no hace falta hacer nada más.

It's fine like that; you don't have to do anything else.

take good care of

(dar un buen servicio)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me atendieron bien en el restaurante.

I was well taken care of at the restaurant.

be courteous

(ser cortés)

Carlos atiende bien en las reuniones sociales.

Carlos is courteous at social gatherings.

quite well

locución adverbial (para dar énfasis)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

La película estuvo bastante bien.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The interview went quite well. I think I may have got the job!

harmonious

locución adjetiva (armónico, concorde)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

well-bred

locución adjetiva (persona: educado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Debes pedir perdón, como persona bien criada que eres.

trust asset

locución nominal masculina (fin: bien sujeto a fideicomiso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

very willing

locución adjetiva (con voluntad favorable)

La gerencia se mostró bien dispuesta cuando comenzó la negociación. Mi hijo tiene muy buena actitud: siempre está bien dispuesto y quiere ayudar a los demás.

good-looking

locución adjetiva (con buen aspecto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

good-tempered

locución adjetiva (alegre, de buen humor)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

intangible good

(recurso no material)

well executed

locución adjetiva (aprobación (realizado adecuadamente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Una reforma bien llevada puede mejorar la competitividad del país.

very obedient

locución adjetiva (ES, coloquial (obediente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Me gusta que seas tan bien mandado, los niños obedientes van al cielo.

imprudent

locución adjetiva (CR, PE (osado, atrevido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

¡Bien mandada vas! Ponte algo decente para salir a la calle.

on balance

locución adjetiva (con detenimiento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Bien mirado, el informe necesita correcciones.

On balance, the report needs to be corrected.

seen favorably

locución adjetiva (con optimismo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Bien mirada, esta situación no es preocupante.

Seen favourably, this situation is nothing to be concerned about.

movable property

locución nominal masculina (trasladable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El camión de la empresa es un bien mueble.

The company truck is movable property.

well-mannered, well-bred

locución adjetiva (buena persona)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Como dice mi madre, es de bien nacido ser agradecido.

paraphernal property

locución nominal femenina (propiedad separada de la mujer casada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

asset

locución nominal masculina (propiedad particular)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El edificio es un bien patrimonial y no puede derribarse.

The building is an asset and can't be knocked down.

fine-looking, handsome

locución adjetiva (de buena presencia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Es un hombre bien plantado.

well-dressed

locución adjetiva (bien vestido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

go ahead

locución interjectiva (CO, VE (fórmula de cortesía)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

-¿Puedo pasar, doctor? -Claro, bien pueda.

although, though

locución conjuntiva (pero, aunque)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Bien que te guste, tendrás que abandonarlo.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Some teachers have traditional final exams, whereas others may require a final paper or project.

nevertheless, nonetheless

locución conjuntiva (a pesar de todo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Bien que mal te sigo queriendo después de tantos años.

one way or another

locución conjuntiva (de cualquier manera)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Bien que mal, he terminado la tarea y mañana será otro día.

well connected

locución adjetiva (con buenos contactos)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

tangible assets

(der: bien material)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

considered correct, considered acceptable

locución adjetiva (adecuado, correcto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

No está bien visto discutir en público.

It is not considered correct to argue in public.

be welcome

(ser beneficioso)

En tiempos de crisis, cualquier ayuda cae bien.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Spicy food does not agree with me, so I think I'll eat something else.

get on well

(conectar, entenderse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Luisa y Carlos se cayeron bien desde el momento en que se conocieron.

Luisa and Carlos hit it off since the moment they met.

like

locución verbal (gustar) (subject/object inversion)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

A Tomás le cae bien su cuñado. Laura les cae bien a todos los amigos de su novio.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Adrian is liked by all his colleagues at work.

you made a right mess of that, you really screwed that up

locución verbal (vulgar, enfático (cometer grave error)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

behave well

(actuar como se debe)

know well

(a fondo)

Por mayor habilidad que tengas, conocer bien un idioma lleva tiempo.

As good as you may be, you know well that a language takes time.

be good at

(tener habilidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A Diana se le dan bien los idiomas y, por eso, decidió ser intérprete.

Diana is good at languages, so she decided to become an interpreter.

be good at

locución verbal (coloquial (ser bueno para algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Se me da bien tocar la guitarra.

I am good at playing the guitar.

be good at

locución verbal (hacerlo sin problemas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A Vicky se le da bien montar a caballo.

Vicky is good at horseback riding.

respectable, upstanding

locución adjetiva (honrado, integro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mi padre fue un hombre de bien que me inculcó principios sólidos.

My father was a very respectable man and instilled solid principles in me.

tell the difference between right and wrong, know the difference between right and wrong

locución verbal (tener criterio ético)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los niños pequeños no pueden distinguir entre el bien y el mal.

Small children can't tell the difference between right and wrong.

right and wrong

locución nominal masculina (lo bueno y lo malo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Okay!, All right!, Alright!

expresión (de acuerdo)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

—¿Puedes comprar pan de regreso? —Está bien.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. - The project I've been working on is over. - Great! Now you can hang out with us again.

be in good

(tener algo en buen estado) (e.g. health, shape)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A sus 85 años, mi suegra está bien de salud. A pesar de que ya casi no camina, el abuelo está bien de la cabeza.

Although he barely walks any more, my grandfather is still lucid.

be well off

(informal (tener algo en abundancia) (money)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los vecinos están bien de dinero: acaban de comprarle otro auto a su hijo. La empresa está bien de recursos.

serve right

(ES: coloquial (merecer un castigo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Se lo merece, le está bien empleado después de lo que le hizo a su esposa.

It serves him right after what he did to his wife.

speak well of

locución verbal (dar buena imagen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ceder el premio a Carlos habla bien de María.

Handing the prize over to Carlos speaks well of Maria.

praise

locución verbal (elogiar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

El jefe habló bien de su secretario.

The boss praised his secretary.

speak very well of

locución verbal (va en tu favor) (cast a favorable light)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El trato cariñoso que das a tus papás habla muy bien de ti.

The caring attitude that you show towards your parents speaks very well of you.

speak well of , speak highly of

locución verbal (elogiar, dejar en buen lugar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Todos sus compañeros hablan muy bien de ella.

do fine, be fine

(actuar con acierto)

Me parece que hiciste bien y no tienes que disculparte por tus palabras.

be right to do

(actuar con acierto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Hiciste bien al cancelar tu boda.

You were right to call off your wedding.

be good for

(sentarle bien a alguien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Este caldo de pollo le hará bien al enfermo.

do what's right, no matter what people think

expresión (bondad, generosidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No seas interesado; haz el bien sin mirar a quién.

mortgage established on more than one asset

(fin: sobre más de un bien)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

an upstanding man, a respectable man

(hombre honrado, íntegro)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

try to make a good impression

locución verbal (esforzarse por agradar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Juan siempre intenta caer bien en las reuniones.

Juan always tries to make a good impression in meetings.

go well

(funcionar, marchar bien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mi matrimonio va bien. Si todo va bien, en dos meses nos mudaremos a nuestra nueva casa.

My marriage is going well.

go well

(tener éxito en algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me ha ido bien el examen; creo que tendré más de un siete.

The test went well: I think I'll get more than 70%.

be good enough for

(ser suficiente, bastar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No hace falta que me vengas a buscar; el metro me va bien.

You don't have to come for me; the metro is good enough for me.

be good for

(servir para algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Estas botas van bien para la nieve.

These boots are good for the snow.

go well for

locución verbal (coloquial (prosperar, mejorar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A Juan le va bien desde que empezó el nuevo trabajo.

Things have gone well for Juan since he started the new job.

suit

locución verbal (estilo: favorecer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Esa falda te va bien.

go well

locución verbal (persona: desenvolvimiento)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me fue bien en la entrevista.

suit

locución verbal (convenir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Esas compañías no te van bien.

go well

locución verbal (cosa: desarrollo satisfactorio)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A la empresa le está yendo bien.

look good for your age, carry your age well

locución verbal (mantenerse joven)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mi abuela lleva muy bien los años y parece mucho más joven.

toe the line

locución verbal (México, figurado (lealtad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Es un empleado muy leal a la empresa, trae la camiseta bien puesta.

get along well, get on well

(entenderse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Estos dos niños se llevan bien y siempre están juntos.

These two kids get along well and are always together.

somehow or other

locución conjuntiva (con apuros)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Mal que bien, llegamos a fin de mes.

Somehow or other, we made it to the end of the month.

beyond good and evil

expresión (demasiado)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

rather

locución adverbial (más adecuado) (formal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

No es fiesta, es más bien una reunión pequeña.

It's not a party, rather a small gathering.

quite the contrary, quite the opposite

locución adverbial (lo opuesto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No quiere perjudicarte más bien al contrario, te va a ayudar.

He doesn't want to hurt you; quite the contrary (or: quite the opposite), he's going to help you.

rather poorly

expresión (más mal que bien)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

No sabe rico, más bien mal.

It doesn't taste good, but rather poorly.

very well

locución adverbial (mejor)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Los ricos viven más que bien.

a well-set table

(platos y cubiertos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

very good

locución adverbial (indica aprobación)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Me parece muy bien que quieras estudiar una carrera.

I think it's very good that you want to do a degree.

as soon as

locución adverbial (tan pronto como)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ni bien llegué a la oficina empezaron los problemas. Ni bien laves tu coche se pondrá a llover.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Maria had barely arrived at the party when her mother called and told her to go home.

so-so

locución adverbial (así así)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Luisa no canta ni bien ni mal, pero su voz anima las fiestas.

rich kid

locución nominal con flexión de género (coloquial (joven de familia acomodada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Antonio es un niño bien: se da la gran vida sin mover un dedo.

Antonio is a rich kid: he lives the life of Riley without lifting a finger.

no sooner

locución adverbial (en el mismo instante que) (just as)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

No bien llegué a la oficina me puse a trabajar.

No sooner had I arrived at the office than I got to work.

be a blessing in disguise

expresión (se puede extraer algo bueno)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No hay mal que por bien no venga, la ruina lo motivó a multiplicar su fortuna.

Every cloud has a silver lining: the bankruptcy motivated him to multiply his fortune.

either...or

locución conjuntiva (introduce posibilidad)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Este proyecto podría ser olvidado o bien implementarse en el futuro.

This project could either be forgotten or implemented in the future.

have a good time, have a great time

locución verbal (disfrutar, divertirse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ven a mi cumpleaños, lo pasaremos bien.

Come to my birthday. We'll have a good time.

have a good time, have a great time

locución verbal (coloquial (disfrutar, divertirse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Siempre nos la pasamos bien en la playa.

think carefully

locución verbal (meditar, reflexionar)

Antes de hablar con tu jefe piensa bien en lo que le vas a decir.

on second thoughts

expresión (cambiar de opinión)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Pensándolo bien, creo que elegiré los pantalones marrones.

for the good of, for the sake of

locución adverbial (en beneficio de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Haced las paces, por el bien de todos.

for your own good

expresión (para su beneficio)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Me fui de esa casa por mi propio bien. Acepta la oferta de trabajo: es por tu propio bien.

I got out of that house for my own good. Accept the job offer: it's for your own good.

behave yourself

locución verbal (tener buen comportamiento)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los niños se portaron bien durante la cena.

The children behaved themselves during dinner.

well

expresión (bueno pues)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¿Recuerdas a mi exnovio que no te gustaba? Pues bien, se va a casar con una modelo.

Do you remember my ex boyfriend that you didn't like? Well, he's getting married to a model.

oh how nice, well isn't that nice

locución verbal (coloquial (qué suerte)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¿Ganó una beca? Pues mira qué bien.

He won a scholarship? Well, isn't that nice.

oh how nice, well isn't that nice, well how about that

locución verbal (irónico, coloquial (me da igual) (ironic)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¿Me odias? Pues mira qué bien.

how well

locución adverbial (estupendamente)

Qué bien bailan tango.

How well they dance tango!

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