OK

[/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ or /ˈoʊkeɪ/]

interjection/adjective/verb

OK, tudo bem, está bem

1. Expression of agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgment

Is this okay with you?

Está bem assim para você?

2. Adjective meaning satisfactory or acceptable; not bad

The movie was okay, nothing special.

O filme foi OK, nada de especial.

3. Verb: to approve or give permission

The boss okayed the project proposal.

O chefe aprovou a proposta do projeto.

NYC Slang

A'ight, alright, cool

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tudo bem, OK, certo

OK is widely used and understood; 'tudo bem' is more colloquial

Rio de Janeiro

tá bom, OK, certo

More informal variant 'tá bom' is common

São Paulo

OK, tudo certo, beleza

OK is widely accepted; 'beleza' is also popular

Portugal

OK, está bem, tudo bem

OK is understood; Portuguese speakers may prefer native alternatives

OK by me - acceptable to me

give someone the OK - to approve someone's request

get the OK - to receive approval

OK fine - expression of reluctant acceptance

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