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"That's fine" is a phrase which is often translated as "está bien", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "that's fine" and "yes" below.
that's fine(
thahts
fayn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (that's ok)
a. está bien
Would you like green tea? We don't have any black. - That's fine.¿Quieres té verde? Té negro no tenemos. - Está bien.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you need more blankets? Will you be cold? - No, that's fine, thank you.¿Necesitas más cobijas? ¿Vas a tener frío? - No, así está bien, gracias.
Do you want anything to eat? - That's fine, thank you; I'm not hungry.¿Quieres algo de comer? - Estoy bien, gracias; no tengo hambre.
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
