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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I went to school yesterday" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui a la escuela ayer". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I went to school yesterday" below.
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
I went to school yesterday(
ay
wehnt
tuh
skul
yehs
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duhr
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dey
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. fui a la escuela ayer
I went to school yesterday, but I didn't see you.Fui a la escuela ayer, pero no te vi.
b. fui al colegio ayer
I went to school yesterday to talk with my daughter's teacher.Fui al colegio ayer para hablar con el profesor de mi hija.
2. (I went to the institution for higher education yesterday) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
a. fui a la universidad ayer
I went to school yesterday to present my dissertation.Fui a la universidad ayer para presentar mi tesis.
