yes
vs
if you want

QUICK ANSWER

"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "if you want" is a phrase which is often translated as "si quieres". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "if you want" 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.

if you want(

ihf

want

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. si quieres

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)