yes
vs
there was

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "there was" is a phrase which is often translated as "hubo". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "there was" 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.

there was(

thehr

wuhz

)

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

phrase

1. (used to talk about a short or defined period of time)

a. hubo

There was a parade in the center of the city yesterday.Ayer hubo un desfile en el centro de la ciudad.

2. (used to talk about a long or undefined period of time)