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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I hear you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te oigo". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I hear you" 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 hear you(
ay
hihr
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te oigo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
This movie is boring. - I hear you. Let's go do something else.Esta película es aburrida. - Ya te oigo. Vamos a hacer otra cosa.
b. lo oigo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
When I hear you talk, Mr. Roberts, you remind me of my grandfather.Cuando lo oigo hablar, Sr. Roberts, me recuerda a mi abuelo.
c. la oigo (formal) (singular, feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Can you hear me, doctor? - I hear you, ma'am.¿Me oye, doctor? - La oigo, señora.
a. los oigo (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
We're tired of waiting. - I hear you, but we have to wait just a little longer.Estamos hartos de esperar. - Ya los oigo, pero tenemos que esperar un poco más.
b. las oigo (plural, feminine)
Stop it, girls! I hear you fighting in your room and I just can't concentrate.¡Basta ya, niñas! Las oigo pelear en su cuarto y no me puedo concentrar.
