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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I play soccer" is a phrase which is often translated as "juego fútbol". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I play soccer" 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 play soccer(
ay
pley
sa
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kuhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. juego fútbol (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I play soccer every weekend.Juego fútbol cada fin de semana.
b. juego al fútbol (River Plate) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
I play soccer with my best friends.Juego al fútbol con mis mejores amigos.