yes
vs
it's been a while

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "it's been a while" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace mucho". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "it's been a while" 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.

it's been a while(

ihds

bihn

wayl

)

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

phrase

1. (used to indicate period of time)

a. hace mucho

It's been a while since I ate pheasant.Hace mucho que no como faisán.