Confirming Plans in Spanish: Saying 'That Works for Me' and 'Sounds Good'
Learn to confirm and negotiate plans in Latin American Spanish with phrases like 'me viene bien' and 'suena bien,' distinct from simply accepting an invitation.
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When someone invites you somewhere, you can simply accept: ¡Sí, gracias! But confirming a plan is different. Confirming happens during a negotiation: you and another person are comparing times, places, and details, and you need to say that a proposed option works for you. In Spanish, this uses its own set of phrases, and they are not the same as accepting an invitation. This lesson teaches you to confirm plans naturally in Latin American Spanish, while recognizing that 'sounds good' does not translate word for word.
By the end, you can…
- confirm that a proposed time or plan works for me using 'me viene bien' or 'me sirve.'
- respond to a suggestion with 'suena bien' or 'está bien' to show agreement during planning.
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Me viene bien.
That works for me.
meh BYEH-neh byehn
Use when a proposed time or arrangement fits your schedule. Common in Latin America; in Spain you may hear 'me viene bien' too, but 'me va bien' is also very common there.
Me sirve.
That works for me. / That's convenient for me.
meh SEER-beh
Very common in Mexico and Central America for confirming a time or option. It literally means 'it serves me,' but it functions as 'it works for me.'
Suena bien.
Sounds good.
SWEH-nah byehn
A natural, friendly way to agree to a suggestion. It does not mean you have fully confirmed; it often opens the door to more details.
Está bien.
That's fine. / All right.
es-TAH byehn
A neutral agreement. It can sound a little flat, so add a friendly tone or a follow-up detail.
Perfecto, nos vemos entonces.
Perfect, see you then.
per-FEK-toh nohs BEH-mohs en-TON-ses
Use to close the negotiation after both people have confirmed the plan.
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Useful pattern
To confirm a plan, Spanish often uses the verb 'venir' (to come) in the phrase 'me viene bien' (it comes well to me). You can also use 'me sirve' (it serves me). Both mean 'it works for me.' For example: '¿El sábado a las cinco? Me viene bien.' or '¿Te sirve el martes? Sí, me sirve.' Notice that the person is marked with 'me' (to me), not with a subject pronoun like 'yo.' This is different from accepting an invitation, where you might say 'Sí, voy' (Yes, I'll go). Confirming focuses on whether the proposed option fits you.
When to use it
Use these phrases when you are still negotiating details: time, day, place, or who brings what. For example, if a friend says '¿Vamos al cine el viernes?', you can answer 'Suena bien, ¿a qué hora?' That shows agreement but keeps the negotiation open. Once the details are set, confirm with 'Me viene bien' or 'Me sirve.' If you simply want to accept an invitation without negotiating, use 'Sí, gracias' or 'Claro que sí.' In short: 'suena bien' agrees to the idea; 'me viene bien' confirms the specific arrangement.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
¿Quieres ir al mercado el sábado por la mañana?
Do you want to go to the market on Saturday morning?kee-EH-rehs eer ahl mer-KAH-doh ehl SAH-bah-doh por lah mah-NYAH-nahSuena bien. ¿A qué hora?
Sounds good. What time?SWEH-nah byehn ah keh OH-rah¿Te sirve a las diez?
Does ten work for you?teh SEER-beh ah lahs DYEHSSí, me sirve. Nos vemos a las diez.
Yes, that works for me. See you at ten.see meh SEER-beh nohs BEH-mohs ah lahs DYEHSA little context goes a long way
In many Latin American countries, confirming a plan often includes a follow-up question or detail, because a bare 'está bien' can sound indifferent. Adding 'perfecto' or 'nos vemos entonces' makes the confirmation warmer. Regional preferences matter: 'me sirve' is very common in Mexico and Central America, while 'me viene bien' is widely understood across Latin America and also used in Spain. In Spain, 'me va bien' is another common option. None of these are rude; they simply reflect local habits.
One thing to watch for
Using 'Me gusta' to mean 'That works for me' when confirming a plan.
Try this instead: 'Me gusta' means 'I like it,' not 'it works for me.' If you say 'Me gusta el sábado,' it sounds like you like Saturday in general, not that Saturday works for your schedule. Use 'Me viene bien el sábado' or 'Me sirve el sábado' instead.
Your turn
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1Your friend suggests meeting at 4 p.m. You want to say 'That works for me.' What can you say?
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Me viene bien. / Me sirve.
Both phrases confirm that the time works for you. 'Me viene bien' is widely understood, and 'me sirve' is very common in Mexico and Central America. Either is correct depending on region.
2Someone says '¿Vamos al parque el domingo?' You like the idea but want to ask what time. What do you say?
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Suena bien. ¿A qué hora?
'Suena bien' agrees to the idea and keeps the negotiation open. Asking '¿A qué hora?' is a natural follow-up. You could also say 'Está bien, ¿a qué hora?'
3You have confirmed all the details. How do you close the conversation naturally?
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Perfecto, nos vemos entonces.
This phrase signals that the plan is set and ends the negotiation politely. 'Entonces' means 'then,' referring to the agreed time. Other closings like 'Nos vemos el sábado' also work.
Use 'suena bien' to agree to an idea, and 'me viene bien' or 'me sirve' to confirm that a specific plan works for you. Save 'sí, gracias' for simply accepting an invitation.
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