yes
vs
I am very happy

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I am very happy" is a phrase which is often translated as "estoy muy feliz". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I am very happy" 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 am very happy(

ahm

veh

hah

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. estoy muy feliz

I am very happy for my parents. Today is their anniversary.Estoy muy feliz por mis padres. Hoy es su aniversario.