yes
vs
they are mine

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "they are mine" is a phrase which is often translated as "son míos". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "they are mine" 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.

they are mine(

they

mayn

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. son míos (masculine or mixed gender)

Whose are these pants? - They are mine.¿De quién son estos pantalones? - Son míos.

b. son mías (feminine)