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"I can speak English" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé hablar inglés", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I can speak English" and "yes" below.
I can speak English(
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kahn
spik
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glihsh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé hablar inglés
I can speak English because I was born in England.Sé hablar inglés porque nací en Inglaterra.
a. puedo hablar inglés
I can speak English, but I am learning Spanish.Puedo hablar inglés, pero estoy aprendiendo español.
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
