yes
vs
I read the book

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I read the book" is a phrase which is often translated as "leo el libro". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I read the book" 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

1. (affirmation)

a. sí

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

2. (affirmation)

a. sí

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

3. (affirmation)

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.

I read the book(

rid

thuh

book

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (present tense)

a. leo el libro

I always read the book before I see the movie.Siempre leo el libro antes que vea la película.