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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).
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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I have(
ay
 
hahv
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tengo
I have lots of free time this week.Tengo mucho tiempo libre esta semana.
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.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
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