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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "vale" below.
si(
see
)
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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vale(
bah
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leh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (agreed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. okay
Vayamos a cenar fuera. - Vale.Let's go out for dinner. - Okay.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. voucher
Nos dieron un vale para un desayuno gratuito.They gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
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