yes
vs
I am thirsty

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I am thirsty" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo sed". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I am thirsty" 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 thirsty(

ahm

thuhrs

)

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

phrase

1. (I need water)

a. tengo sed

I am thirsty; can I have a glass of water?Tengo sed; ¿me darías un vaso de agua?

b. estoy sediento