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"That is correct" is a phrase which is often translated as "eso es correcto", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "that is correct" and "yes" below.
that is correct(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. eso es correcto
Ivana is my sister. That is correct. But she's not younger than me.Ivana es mi hermana. Eso es correcto. Pero no es menor que yo.
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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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