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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I want it" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo quiero". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I want it" 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 want it(
ay
 
wand
 
iht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. lo quiero (with masculine or neuter object)
What do you think of this dress? - I want it!¿Qué piensas de este vestido? - ¡Lo quiero!
b. la quiero (with feminine object)
There is only one cookie left. - I want it.Solo queda una galleta. - La quiero.
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