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Greetings & Smalltalk 100 chunks

Más o menos

So-so / More or less

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Common honest response when things aren't great but not terrible. Often said with a shrug.

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Bien, gracias

Fine, thanks

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The standard polite response to ¿Cómo estás? or ¿Qué tal? Usually followed by ¿y tú?

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Estoy bien

I'm fine / I'm good

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Direct statement of wellbeing. Slightly more emphatic than bien, gracias. Can reassure someone who is worried.

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Fenomenal

Fantastic / Great

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Enthusiastic response to ¿Cómo estás? Signals things are going very well. Common in Spain.

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¿Y tú?

And you?

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Essential follow-up after answering a greeting. Shows you're interested in the other person. Use ¿Y usted? formally.

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Igualmente

Likewise / Same to you

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Used to return a compliment, greeting, or good wish. Very versatile reply.

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El gusto es mío

The pleasure is mine

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Polite and warm response to mucho gusto or ha sido un placer. Slightly more formal than igualmente.

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¿Cómo has estado?

How have you been?

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Asks about a period of time, not just right now. Implies you haven't seen the person recently.

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Que tengas un buen día

Have a good day

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Warm farewell or mid-conversation wish. Use que tenga usted un buen día in formal settings.

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Que descanses

Get some rest / Sleep well

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Said when parting at night or when someone is tired or unwell. A caring farewell.

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