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What does the Spanish word bien mean?

"Bien" in Spanish has a few different meanings depending on the context. It can mean:

1. Well: This is the most common meaning, similar to "good" or "well" in English.

* Examples:

* ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) Bien, gracias. (Well, thank you.)

* Estoy bien. (I'm well.)

* Te ves bien. (You look good.)

2. Good: This meaning is interchangeable with "well" in some cases.

* Examples:

* Ella es una persona bien. (She is a good person.)

* ¡Bien hecho! (Good job!)

* Bienvenidos. (Welcome.)

3. Okay: This meaning is used when someone is asking for permission or confirming something.

* Examples:

* ¿Puedo entrar? Bien. (Can I come in? Okay.)

* ¿Ya terminaste? Bien. (Are you finished? Okay.)

4. Very: "Bien" can be used as an intensifier meaning "very" or "really" in some contexts.

* Examples:

* Estoy bien cansado. (I'm very tired.)

* La película está bien buena. (The movie is really good.)

5. Alright: This meaning is similar to "okay" but can also be used as a response to a request or suggestion.

* Examples:

* ¿Quieres ir al cine? Bien. (Do you want to go to the cinema? Alright.)

* ¿Te gustaría tomar un café? Bien. (Would you like to have some coffee? Alright.)

The specific meaning of "bien" will become clear depending on the context of the sentence.

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