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"Totally" is an adverb which is often translated as "totalmente", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "totally" and "yes" below.
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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. totalmente
The case brought against them was totally unfair.El caso presentado contra ellos fue totalmente injusto.
b. completamente
David is totally finished. There is no way he can win this fight.David está completamente acabado. No hay forma de que pueda ganar esta pelea.
c. absolutamente
Josie's comedy act last night was totally hysterical.El acto de comedia de Josie de anoche fue absolutamente graciosísimo.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. totalmente
That's such a bad movie! - Totally!¡Esa película es malísima! - ¡Totalmente!
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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
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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).
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Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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