okay
Significado: Acceptable; satisfactory; used to express agreement
The word 'okay' (also spelled 'OK') is one of the most widely recognised words worldwide. It can mean acceptable, satisfactory, or agreement. It functions as an adjective, adverb, noun, and interjection. 'Are you okay?' is a common way to check on someone's wellbeing.
Ejemplos
- Is it okay if I leave early today? 我今天早点走可以吗?¿Está bien si me voy temprano hoy?今日早く帰ってもいいですか?오늘 일찍 퇴근해도 괜찮을까요?
- The food was okay, but nothing special. 食物还行,但没什么特别的。La comida estaba bien, pero nada especial.料理はまあまあだったけど、特別なものではなかった。음식은 그럭저럭이었지만 특별한 건 아니었다.
- Okay, let's get started. 好,我们开始吧。Vale, empecemos.オーケー、始めよう。좋아, 시작하자.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Most likely from 'oll korrect', a humorous misspelling of 'all correct' that appeared in Boston newspapers in 1839. It rapidly spread and became one of the most recognised words worldwide.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The origin of 'OK' is debated, but the most accepted theory is that it comes from 'oll korrect,' a humorous misspelling of 'all correct' popular in 1830s Boston newspapers. It became one of the most universal words in any language.
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