How do you say so so in Spanish?

Jensen95Trevor
I just got back from a trip to Spain and I've been struggling to express myself in basic phrases. I want to be able to ask for directions or compliment someone on their outfit, but everything feels forced or unnatural when I try to use my high school Spanish. Can anyone recommend some common expressions or phrases that sound natural when speaking with native Spaniards?

Community replies to: How do you say so so in Spanish?

j4nd5rs
To say "so-so" in Spanish, you can use the phrase "Está bien" or simply "sí" (pronounced ñe). For a more casual tone, try using "cada" (KAH-dah), which is an expression that roughly translates to "good enough". If you want to compliment someone on their outfit, you can use phrases like "Me gusta tu ropa" (MAY-goo-tah too ROH-pah) or "Eres muy estiloso/a" (EH-res MOO-ee eh-SEE-lohs/eh-SREE-lohs).
Jenson74Tanya
If you're looking to express 'so so' in Spanish, a more natural way to say it would be 'está bien' or 'me pasa'. Both phrases convey a sense of indifference or mediocrity, which is similar to the English phrase 'so-so'. Another option could be 'lo suficiente', which roughly translates to 'good enough'. Keep in mind that Spanish speakers often use humor and irony when expressing themselves, so you may want to consider adding a touch of humor to your sentence to make it sound more natural.
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