yes
vs
I want to go to the movies

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I want to go to the movies" is a phrase which is often translated as "quiero ir al cine". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I want to go to the movies" 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 want to go to the movies(

want

thuh

viz

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. quiero ir al cine

What do you want to do tonight? - I want to go to the movies.¿Qué quieres hacer esta noche. - Quiero ir al cine.