vale
interjectionCEFR A1High frequency
What does “vale” mean in English?
okay
okay (agreement)
Example sentences
—¿Vamos? —Vale.
—Shall we go? —OK.
Vale, hasta luego.
OK, see you later.
Vale, lo entiendo.
OK, I understand it.
How to use it
Vale means 'OK' / 'alright' / 'fine' (Spain). Casual agreement marker. From valer ('to be worth'). Latin America: bueno, sale, dale.
Common mistake
Vale is the Spanish 'OK' — used heavily in Spain. LA equivalents: bueno (most common), dale (Argentina), sale (Mexico). Match audience.