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"I know" is a form of "I know", a phrase which is often translated as "sé". "Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I know" 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 know(
ay
 
no
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a.
I know English and Spanish, and I want to learn another language.Sé inglés y español, y quiero aprender otro idioma.
a. conozco
I like my town. I know my neighbors, and they're good people.Me gusta mi pueblo. Conozco a mis vecinos, y son buena gente.
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