yes
vs
I know how to cook

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I know how to cook" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé cocinar". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I know how to cook" 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 know how to cook(

hau

kook

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. sé cocinar

I know how to cook. My father taught me.Sé cocinar. Mi padre me enseñó.

b. sé cómo cocinar (with an object)