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requetebién means super well — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 2, 2026

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requetebién

adverb • /[reh-ke-te-BYEN]/

super well

Example:

¡Salió requetebién el pastel!

The cake turned out super well!

🧠 What does requetebién mean?

An informal adverb used to express that something is extremely good or has gone exceptionally well. It is formed by adding the intensifying prefix 'requete-' to the adverb 'bien' (well). This prefix acts like 'super-', 'extra-', or 'really' in English, adding a strong, often playful and enthusiastic emphasis.

📚 Extra examples

  • La paella de mi abuela está requetebién.
    My grandmother's paella is super good.
  • Nos lo pasamos requetebién en el concierto anoche.
    We had an extremely good time at the concert last night.
  • El plan que propusiste funcionó requetebién.
    The plan you proposed worked fantastically well.

💡 Did You Know?

The prefix 'requete-' is a colloquial intensifier that can be attached to various adjectives and adverbs, not just 'bien'. For example, you might hear 'requeteguapo' (super handsome), 'requetelimpio' (super clean), or its direct opposite, 'requetemal' (super badly). It is a flexible and expressive feature of informal Spanish.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "requetebién"

Synonyms: superbién, estupendamente, fenomenal, de maravilla, genial
Opposites: requetemal, fatal, muy mal, terriblemente, pésimamente

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'super well' in Spanish?
A common and enthusiastic way to say 'super well' is 'requetebién'. Other options include 'superbién', 'muy bien', or 'genial'.
How do you pronounce 'requetebién' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /re-ke-te-ˈbjen/. The stress falls on the last syllable, 'bién'. The prefix is pronounced /re-ˈke-te/.
How do you use 'requetebién' in a sentence?
Use 'requetebién' as an adverb to modify a verb, meaning something was done or is extremely well. For example: 'Todo salió requetebién' (Everything went super well).
What is the English translation of 'requetebién'?
The English translation is 'super well', 'extremely well', or 'fantastically'.
Does 'requetebién' change for gender or number?
No, as an adverb, 'requetebién' is invariable. It does not change based on the gender or number of the noun in the sentence.
Is 'requetebién' common in everyday Spanish?
It is quite common in informal, spoken Spanish, particularly in Spain. It adds a playful and emphatic tone to the conversation. While it is widely understood, its frequency might be lower in some parts of Latin America.
Does 'requetebién' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'requetebién' does not have any hidden slang or double meanings. Its meaning is straightforward and positive, simply intensifying the word 'bien' (well).
Is 'requetebién' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The prefix 'requete-' is more characteristic of Peninsular Spanish (Spain), where it's a common intensifier. In Latin America, while it is understood, other intensifiers like 'súper' (as in 'superbién') or 're' (as in 'rebién' in Argentina) are often more frequent.

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