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"That sounds great" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué buena idea", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "that sounds great" and "yes" below.
that sounds great(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. qué buena idea
Let's go to the movies and then eat dinner. - That sounds great!Vamos al cine y luego a comer. - ¡Qué buena idea!
b. me parece fantástico
How about going to the coast tomorrow? - That sounds great!¿Qué te parece ir a la costa mañana? - ¡Me parece fantástico!
a. suena muy bien
Listen to this new song I wrote. - That sounds great!Escucha esta nueva canción que escribí. - ¡Suena muy bien!
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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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