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"Somewhat" is an adverb which is often translated as "algo", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "somewhat" and "yes" below.
somewhat(
suhm
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wuht
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. algo
My situation is somewhat similar to yours.Mi situación es algo parecida a la tuya.
b. un tanto
She seemed somewhat confused after the accident.Parecía un tanto confundida después del accidente.
c. un poco
I find it somewhat strange that he never called.Me parece un poco raro que nunca llamara.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. en cierto modo
Why don't you ask her? I believe she's somewhat of an expert.¿Por qué no le preguntas a ella? Creo que es en cierto modo una experta.
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yes(
yehs
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a.
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
a.
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
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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