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"I am a student" is a phrase which is often translated as "soy estudiante", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I am a student" and "yes" below.
I am a student(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. soy estudiante
I am a student at Arizona State University.Soy estudiante en la Universidad Estatal de Arizona.
b. soy alumno
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Are you a student or a teacher? - I am a student.¿Eres alumno o profesor? - Soy alumno.
c. soy alumna
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
I am a student of the French course.Soy alumna del curso de francés.
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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).
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).
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Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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