yes
vs
I speak Spanish

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I speak Spanish" is a phrase which is often translated as "hablo español". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I speak Spanish" 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 speak Spanish(

spik

spah

nihsh

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. hablo español

I speak Spanish, but I'm having a hard time understanding your accent.Hablo español, pero me cuesta entender tu acento.