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"Sí" is a form of "sí", an adverb which is often translated as "yes". "Claro" is a form of "claro", an adjective which is often translated as "clear". Learn more about the difference between "sí" and "claro" below.
sí(
see
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. yes
¿Quieres ir al cine? - Sí, pero primero hay que comer.Do you want to go to the movies? - Yes, but let's eat first.
2. (emphatic)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo sí quiero acompañarlos a Disney.I do want to go with you to Disney World.
Ella no aprobó, pero yo sí.She didn't pass, but I did.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. himself (third person singular masculine)
Suele jugar ajedrez con sí mismo.He usually plays chess against himself.
b. herself (third person singular feminine)
¡Se envió una carta a sí misma!She sent a letter to herself!
c. itself (third person singular)
El hilo se está enredando en sí.The string is getting tangled up in itself.
e. yourself (second person singular formal)
Solo desea el bien para sí.You only wish good for yourself.
f. yourselves (second person plural formal)
¡Solo tienen que creer en sí mismos!You just have to believe in yourselves!
claro(
klah
-
roh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (obvious)
a. clear
La explicación no estuvo clara. No tengo idea de cómo contestar esta pregunta.The explanation was not clear. I have no idea how to answer this question.
2. (light)
a. bright
Solo recuerdo que una luz clara rodeó al ángel.I only remember that a bright light surrounded the angel.
3. (color)
a. clear
El agua estaba tan clara que se podían ver las conchas en el fondo.The water was so clear you could see the shells on the bottom.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. clearly
Hablemos claro; mentiste y ahora no quieres admitir tu error.Let's speak clearly; you lied and now you don't want to admit your mistake.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. sure
¿Me haces un favor? - ¡Claro! ¿Qué quieres?Will you do me a favor? - Sure! What do you want?
b. of course
¿Vendrás a mi boda? - Claro. ¿Cuándo es?Will you come to my wedding? - Of course. When is it?
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Me prestas $20? - ¡Claro que no! Todavía me debes $50.Can I borrow $20? - No, you can't! You still owe me $50.
Papá, ¿me ayudarás a hacer la tarea de matemáticas esta noche? - ¡Claro que sí!Dad, will you help me with my math homework this evening? - Of course I will!
a. of course
Juan se ha ido. - ¡Claro! Se estaba aburriendo.Juan has left. - Of course! He was bored.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Margarita se negó a hacerlo. Claro que yo en su lugar también me hubiera negado.Margarita refused to do it. Mind you, I would have refused too in her place.
¿Lo haces tú? - Claro, para que si sale mal me eches la culpa a mí.Will you do it? - Oh sure, so you can blame me if it goes wrong.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. clearing
El claro estaba iluminado por faroles que colgaban de los árboles.The clearing was illuminated by lanterns that hung from trees.
