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Spanish Phrase

¿Todo bien?

/ˈto.ðo ˈbjen/
Meaning"All good?"
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Meaning

Literally 'All good?' – a quick, informal way to ask someone if everything is okay or if they’re doing fine. It can be used as a greeting or a check‑in.

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When to use

Use it with friends, family, or coworkers in informal settings. It works both as a greeting ('Hey, how’s it going?') and as a brief follow‑up after a brief conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Todobien

1

Todo (indefinite pronoun)

Used here as a pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all', it agrees in gender and number with the implied noun.

2

bien (adverb)

Means 'well' or 'good'. In this short question it functions like 'good?' in English.

3

Ellipsis of estar

The full form would be '¿Todo está bien?'. In casual speech the verb 'estar' is often dropped, leaving a concise greeting.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Todo bien?

All good?

Sí, todo bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?

Yes, all good, thanks. And you?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Todo está bien?

    While grammatically correct, the full form sounds more formal; the ellipsis version is preferred in casual speech.

  • Todo bien.

    Missing the opening question mark makes it a statement, not a question.

  • ¿Todo tú bien?

    Do not add an extra subject like '¿Todo tú bien?' – the pronoun is unnecessary.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Cómo va?

    How's it going?

  • ¿Qué tal?

    What's up?

  • ¿Todo está bien?

    Is everything okay?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries a short question like '¿Todo bien?' is preferred over longer forms when you already know the person. It conveys friendliness and a relaxed tone. In more formal contexts, you’d use the full '¿Todo está bien?' or a more polite '¿Cómo está usted?'.