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"Am I" is a phrase which is often translated as "verdad", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "am I" and "yes" below.
am I(
ahm
ay
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. verdad
You really want to go skydiving? Are you serious? - I'm not laughing, am I?¿De verdad quieres hacer paracaidismo ? ¿Estás seguro?- No me estoy riendo, ¿verdad?
a. estoy
Are you happy with the service Mr. Jones? - Am I smiling? This is not a smile.¿Estás contento con el servicio Sr. Jones? - ¿Estoy sonriendo? Esto no es una sonrisa.
a. soy
Who are you? - Who am I? I'm the president of your college.¿Quién eres? - ¿Quién soy yo? Soy el presidente de tu universidad.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I already told you what to do. Am I going to have to say it again?Ya te dije qué hacer. ¿Voy a tener que repetirlo?
What a mess you've made! What am I going to do with you?¡Qué tiradero has hecho! ¿Qué voy a hacer contigo?
a. tengo
You are 25, aren't you? - Am I 25? No, I'm 30.Si tienes 25, ¿verdad? - ¿Que si tengo 25? No, tengo 30.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
How am I doing? Do you like my writing?¿Cómo me va? ¿Te gusta mi escritura?
How am I supposed to drive to San Francisco when I don't even have a car?¿Cómo se supone que voy a manejar a San Francisco cuando ni siquiera tengo coche?
yes(
yehs
)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).
