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"Sí" is a form of "sí", an adverb which is often translated as "yes". "Es bastante" is a phrase which is often translated as "that's enough". Learn more about the difference between "es bastante" and "sí" below.
es bastante(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. that's enough
Ya es bastante por hoy. Guarden sus violines. Mañana seguiremos practicando.That's enough for today. Put away your violins. We'll keep practising tomorrow.
b. it's enough
Si crees que es bastante, no eches más azúcar a la masa del pastel.If you think it's enough, don't put any more sugar into the cake mixture.
c. is enough
No pongas más ropa en la maleta. Eso es bastante.Don't put any more clothes in the suitcase. That is enough.
3. (formal) (you're considerably; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're quite
Es bastante atinada en sus diagnósticos, doctora.You're quite accurate in your diagnoses, doctor.
sí(
see
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. yes
¿Quieres ir al cine? - Sí, pero primero hay que comer.Do you want to go to the movies? - Yes, but let's eat first.
2. (emphatic)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo sí quiero acompañarlos a Disney.I do want to go with you to Disney World.
Ella no aprobó, pero yo sí.She didn't pass, but I did.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. himself (third person singular masculine)
Suele jugar ajedrez con sí mismo.He usually plays chess against himself.
b. herself (third person singular feminine)
¡Se envió una carta a sí misma!She sent a letter to herself!
c. itself (third person singular)
El hilo se está enredando en sí.The string is getting tangled up in itself.
e. yourself (second person singular formal)
Solo desea el bien para sí.You only wish good for yourself.
f. yourselves (second person plural formal)
¡Solo tienen que creer en sí mismos!You just have to believe in yourselves!
