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"Es cierto" is a form of "es cierto", a phrase which is often translated as "it's true". "Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". Learn more about the difference between "es cierto" and "si" below.
es cierto(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's true
Es cierto que he mentido antes, pero ahora estoy diciendo la verdad.It's true that I've lied before, but this time I'm telling the truth.
b. is true
El relato es cierto. Yo estaba presente.The story is true. I was there.
a. is it true
¿Es cierto que escuchaste dos disparos?Is it true that you heard two gunshots?
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si(
see
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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