yes
vs
that sounds great

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "that sounds great" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué buena idea". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "that sounds great" 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.

that sounds great(

thaht

saunz

greyt

)

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

phrase

1. (to seem like a good idea)

a. qué buena idea

Let's go to the movies and then eat dinner. - That sounds great!Vamos al cine y luego a comer. - ¡Qué buena idea!