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"I understand" is a form of "I understand", a phrase which is often translated as "entiendo". "Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I understand" 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 understand(
ay
 
uhn
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duhr
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stahnd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. entiendo
The novel was very confusing to me. - I understand it pretty well.La novela me resultó muy confusa. - Yo la entiendo bastante bien.
b. comprendo
I understand English, but I don't speak it very well.Comprendo el inglés, pero no lo hablo muy bien.
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