Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"That's great!" in Spanish: ¡qué bien!
¡qué bien!
That's great! in Spanish is ¡qué bien! Say ¡Qué bien! for good news. Soften with ay, qué bien. Keep the accent on qué in writing.
Good test score
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How to pronounce ¡qué bien!
Say it
keh BYEN
/ˈke ˈβjen/
keh BYEN. Stress BYEN. Soft b.
"That's great!" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¡qué bien! | that's great! Main happy reaction. | Main happy reaction. |
| qué bien | how great / good Calmer delivery. | Calmer delivery. |
| ay, qué bien | oh, that’s great Extra warmth. | Extra warmth. |
| qué bien que… | how great that… Add a reason. | Add a reason. |
How to use ¡qué bien! in real life
- 1Good test score
¿Sacaste diez? ¡Qué bien!
You got a ten? That’s great!
¡Qué bien! = quick cheer.
- 2Travel news
Qué bien que vienen en junio.
How great that you’re coming in June.
Qué bien que… + clause.
- 3Soft cheer
Ay, qué bien. Me alegra.
Oh, that’s great. I’m glad.
Ay softens qué bien.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¡qué bien!
Incorrect: ¡Qué bueno! (as the only form taught here)
Correct: ¡Qué bien!
This page’s headword is qué bien; qué bueno is a neighbor.
Incorrect: That's great!
Correct: ¡Qué bien!
Use qué bien, not English.
Good to know
¡Qué bien! is a light, friendly Latin American cheer for small wins. Qué bueno is a neighbor. Keep qué bien warm and short.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing a friend found an apartment
ChatPal
¿Firmaste el contrato? ¡Qué bien!
You signed the lease? That’s great!
You
Sí. Qué bien, ya puedo empacar.
Yes. That’s great—I can pack now.
ChatPal
Ay, qué bien. Te ayudo el sábado.
Oh, that’s great. I’ll help Saturday.
You
Trae cajas si puedes.
Bring boxes if you can.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's great!" in Spanish
Do I need the accent on qué?
Yes in writing: qué with accent in ¡qué bien!
Qué bien vs qué bueno?
Both cheer good news. This page teaches qué bien.
How great that…?
Qué bien que…
Softer version?
Ay, qué bien.
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