yes
vs
all the time

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "all the time" is a phrase which is often translated as "todo el tiempo". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "all the time" 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.

all the time(

thuh

taym

)

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

phrase

1. (indicating frequency)

a. todo el tiempo

He is so funny; he makes me laugh all the time.Es muy gracioso; me hace reír todo el tiempo.

b. a cada rato