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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "like that" is a phrase which is often translated as "así". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "like that" 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
a.
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
a.
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
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.
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like that(
layk
 
thaht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. así
If you keep jumping like that, you're going to fall down!¡Si sigues brincando así, te vas a caer!
b. de esa manera
Don't throw the ball like that. Try again.No lances la bola de esa manera. Inténtalo otra vez.
a. como aquel
The youngest daughter wants a haircut like that punk look she saw in a magazine.La hija menor quiere un corte de pelo como aquel estilo punk que vio en una revista.
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