l am
vs
yes

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"L am" is a phrase which is often translated as "soy", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "l am" and "yes" below.

l am(

ehl

ahm

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to indicate a permanent quality)

a. soy

I am a cardiologist; I work in a hospital.Soy cardióloga; trabajo en un hospital.

2. (used to indicate a temporary state)

a. estoy

Where are you? - I am at home. Where are you?¿Dónde estás? - Estoy en casa. ¿Dónde estás tú?

yes(

yehs

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (affirmation)

a. sí

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

2. (affirmation)

a. sí

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

3. (affirmation)

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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