yes
vs
I like to dance

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I like to dance" is a phrase which is often translated as "me gusta bailar". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I like to dance" 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 like to dance(

layk

tuh

dahns

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. me gusta bailar

Do you like to sing? - No, but I like to dance.¿Te gusta cantar? - No, pero me gusta bailar.