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"I can speak Spanish" is a phrase which is often translated as "hablo español", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I can speak Spanish" and "yes" below.
I can speak Spanish(
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kahn
spik
spah
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nihsh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
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).