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"Do it" is a phrase which is often translated as "hazlo", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "do it" and "yes" below.
do it(
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iht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hazlo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I'm afraid to dive into the pool. - Do it already!Me da miedo echarme un clavado a la piscina. - ¡Hazlo ya!
b. hágalo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
The report should have been finished yesterday. Please do it by the end of the day.El informe debía haber estado hecho ayer. Por favor hágalo antes del final del día.
a. háganlo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You're all supposed to be helping set up the gym today. Do it in recess.Hoy les toca a ustedes ayudar a preparar el gimnasio. Háganlo en el recreo.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacerlo
Why haven't you finished your homework? - I don't know how to do it.¿Por qué no has terminado la tarea? - No sé hacerla.
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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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