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"I always tell the truth" is a phrase which is often translated as "siempre digo la verdad", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I always tell the truth" and "yes" below.
I always tell the truth(
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al
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weyz
 
tehl
 
thuh
 
truth
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. siempre digo la verdad
I always tell the truth, but this time I just can't tell Oscar what I really think about his pants.Siempre digo la verdad pero esta vez no puedo decirle a Oscar lo que verdaderamente pienso de sus pantalones.
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yes(
yehs
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a.
Do you want coffee? - Yes, but just a little bit.¿Quieres café? - Sí, pero solo un poquito.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a.
Yes! I knew I was right!¡Sí! ¡Sabía que tenía razón!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el sí
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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