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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I know how to speak Spanish" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé hablar español". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I know how to speak Spanish" 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
a.
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
a.
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
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.
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I know how to speak Spanish(
ay
 
no
 
hau
 
tu
 
spik
 
spah
-
nihsh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sé hablar español
How many languages do you speak? - English is my mother tongue but I know how to speak Spanish.¿Cuántos idiomas hablas? - El inglés es mi lengua materna, pero sé hablar español.
a. sé cómo hablar español
I know how to speak Spanish with a Mexican accent.Sé cómo hablar español con acento mexicano.
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