yes
vs
I think so

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I think so" is a phrase which is often translated as "creo que sí". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I think so" 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 think so(

thihngk

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. creo que sí

Is that Ron's wife over there? - I think so.¿La esposa de Ron es aquella de allí? - Creo que sí.

b. eso creo

Do you remember Stacy's little brother? - I think so.¿Te acuerdas del hermanito de Stacy? - Eso creo.