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"That makes sense" is a phrase which is often translated as "eso tiene sentido", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "that makes sense" and "yes" below.
that makes sense(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. eso tiene sentido
I don't know if that makes sense.No sé si eso tiene sentido.
b. tiene sentido
Sophie changed her mind. - That makes sense.Sophie cambió de opinión. - Tiene sentido.
c. que tiene sentido
That is the only explanation of his behavior that makes sense.Esa es la única explicación de su comportamiento que tiene sentido.
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yes(
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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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