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"Definitely" is an adverb which is often translated as "definitivamente", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "definitely" and "yes" below.
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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).
a. definitivamente
They are definitely leaving for Spain today.Definitivamente saldrán hoy para España.
b. sin duda
When it comes to cutting hair, she definitely knows what she's doing.Cuando se trata de cortar cabello, ella sin duda sabe lo que está haciendo.
c. decididamente
People will definitely be talking a lot about Greece and the European Union.Decididamente habrá mucha discusión sobre Grecia y la Unión Europea.
a. definitivamente
After reading the reviews, I am definitely not eating at that restaurant.Después de leer las críticas, definitivamente no comeré en ese restaurante.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
yes(
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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).
