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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Ah" is a form of "ah", an interjection which is often translated as "ah". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "ah" below.
si(
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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ah(
ah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ah
¡Ah, qué lástima que no vengas!Ah, what a pity you're not coming!
b. oh
¡Ah! ¡Qué increíble sorpresa!Oh! What an incredible surprise!
c. aw
¡Ah! Creo que perdí mi reloj.Aw! I think I lost my watch.
2. (used to express interrogation)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. what
¿Ah? No entendí.What? I didn't get it.
b. eh
¿Ah? ¿Qué dijiste?Eh? What did you say?
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