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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "that's fine" is a phrase which is often translated as "está bien". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "that's fine" below.
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
that's fine(
thahts
fayn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (that's ok)
a. está bien
Would you like green tea? We don't have any black. - That's fine.¿Quieres té verde? Té negro no tenemos. - Está bien.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you need more blankets? Will you be cold? - No, that's fine, thank you.¿Necesitas más cobijas? ¿Vas a tener frío? - No, así está bien, gracias.
Do you want anything to eat? - That's fine, thank you; I'm not hungry.¿Quieres algo de comer? - Estoy bien, gracias; no tengo hambre.
