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

hau

duh

swihm

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. sé nadar

I'm not very sporty but at least I know how to swim.No soy muy deportista pero al menos sé nadar.