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"That's true" is a phrase which is often translated as "eso es cierto", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "that's true" and "yes" below.
that's true(
thahts
 
tru
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. eso es cierto
Parking downtown can be pretty tricky. - That's true. Maybe we should just take the train in.Estacionar en el centro puede ser muy complicado. - Eso es cierto. Quizá debemos ir con el tren nomás.
b. eso es verdad
The store closes at 8:00. - That's true. I don't think we'll get there in time.La tienda cierra a las 8:00. - Eso es verdad. No creo que lleguemos a tiempo.
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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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