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"I can help you" is a phrase which is often translated as "puedo ayudarte", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I can help you" and "yes" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. puedo ayudarte
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Are you studying Spanish? I can help you with that.¿Estás estudiando español? Puedo ayudarte con eso.
b. puedo ayudarle
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
I can help you with your luggage if you like, madam.Puedo ayudarle con su equipaje si quiere, señora.
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yes(
yehs
)
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).
(M)
Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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