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"I have" is a form of "I have", a phrase which is often translated as "tengo". "Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I have" below.
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).
I have(
ay
hahv
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (I possess)
a. he
I have eaten sea urchin a few times, but it's not my favorite.He comido erizos un par de veces, pero no son mi favorito.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I have never been so insulted in all my life!¡Nunca me sentí tan ofendida en toda mi vida!
I have to tell you something.Tengo que decirte algo.