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"Well done!" in Spanish: ¡muy bien!
¡muy bien!
Well done! in Spanish is ¡muy bien! Use it after a good try. ¡Bravo! and ¡excelente! overlap for bigger cheers.
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How to pronounce ¡muy bien!
Say it
mwee byehn
/ˈmwi ˈβjen/
mwee byehn. Same muy as “very,” plus byehn.
"Well done!" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¡muy bien! | well done! / very good! Default praise. | Default praise. |
| muy bien, lo lograste | well done, you did it Longer encouragement. | Longer encouragement. |
| ¡bravo! | bravo! Performance cheer. | Performance cheer. |
| ¡excelente! | excellent! Strong praise. | Strong praise. |
How to use ¡muy bien! in real life
- 1Language class
¡Muy bien! Tu pronunciación mejoró.
Well done! Your pronunciation improved.
Teacher praise.
- 2Gym spotter
Muy bien, una repetición más.
Well done, one more rep.
Coaching.
- 3Kid finishing homework
¡Muy bien! Ahora puedes jugar.
Well done! Now you can play.
Parent praise.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¡muy bien!
Incorrect: ¡Bien hecho! (as default warm praise)
Correct: ¡Muy bien!
Bien hecho can sound sharp (“serves you right”) in some contexts; praise with muy bien.
Incorrect: Very good only in English.
Correct: ¡Muy bien!
Use the Spanish praise phrase.
Good to know
Good to knowMuy bien is warm classroom and family praise across Latin America. For big wins, people often stack Felicidades with muy bien.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cheering a first Spanish order
ChatPal
¿Pediste solo? ¡Muy bien!
You ordered alone? Well done!
You
¡Gracias! Muy bien para mí también, ¿no?
Thanks! Well done for me too, right?
ChatPal
Muy bien de verdad. ¿Practicamos otra vez?
Well done for real. Shall we practice again?
You
Sí, quiero.
Yes, I want to.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Well done!" in Spanish
Muy bien or felicidades?
Muy bien for effort; felicidades for bigger congratulations.
Is bien hecho okay?
Sometimes—but muy bien is the safer warm praise.
Pronunciation?
mwee byehn—keep both words clear.
Tone?
Bright and short—like a cheer.
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