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"I speak a little Spanish" is a phrase which is often translated as "hablo un poco de español", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I speak a little Spanish" and "yes" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. hablo un poco de español
I speak a little Spanish, but please speak slowly.Hablo un poco de español, pero hábleme despacio, por favor.
b. hablo un poco de castellano
I'm sorry. I speak a little Spanish, but I don't speak Catalan.Lo siento. Hablo un poco de castellano, pero no catalán.
c. hablo muy poco español
I speak a little Spanish, but it's enough to order food in a restaurant.Hablo muy poco español, pero es suficiente para pedir comida en un restaurante.
d. hablo muy poco castellano
I speak a little Spanish and a lot of French.Hablo muy poco castellano y mucho francés.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).