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"I am very hungry" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo mucha hambre", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I am very hungry" and "yes" below.
I am very hungry(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tengo mucha hambre
Do you want to order pizza? I am very hungry.¿Quieres pedir una pizza? Tengo mucha hambre.
b. estoy muy hambriento
I want to play soccer, but I am very hungry. I should eat something first.Quiero jugar fútbol, pero estoy muy hambriento. Debería comer algo primero.
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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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