yes
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I have a big family

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I have a big family" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo una familia grande". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I have a big family" 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 have a big family(

hahv

bihg

fahm

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. tengo una familia grande

I have a big family. In fact, I have four brothers and two sisters.Tengo una familia grande. De hecho, tengo cuatro hermanos y dos hermanas.