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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "you are correct" is a phrase which is often translated as "tienes razón". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "you are correct" 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).
you are correct(
yu
ar
kuh
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rehkt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. tienes razón (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You are correct. I did meet him in a bar.Tienes razón. Sí lo conocí en un bar.
b. estás en lo correcto (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You are correct. Argentina did win the World Cup in 1986.Estás en lo correcto. Argentina sí ganó la Copa del Mundo en 1986.
c. estás en lo cierto (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You should not eat so much greasy food. - You are correct. I should eat more healthy food.No debes comer tanta comida grasosa. - Estás en lo cierto. Debo comer alimentos más saludables.
d. tiene razón (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
They gave us the contract, didn't they? - You are correct.Nos dieron el contrato, ¿verdad? - Tiene razón.
e. está en lo correcto (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
His behavior is disgraceful. - You are correct, sir.Su comportamiento es una desgracia. - Está en lo correcto, señor.
f. está en lo cierto (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Are you my driver? - You are correct, Mr. Jones.¿Eres mi chófer? - Está en lo cierto, Sr. Jones.
a. tienen razón (plural)
Our team is the best. - You are correct. You are all excellent players.Nuestro equipo es el mejor. - Tienen razón. Todos ustedes son excelentes jugadores.
b. están en lo correcto (plural)
We passed our exams. - You are correct. Everyone got a perfect score.Aprobamos los exámenes. - Están en lo correcto. Todos tienen una puntuación perfecta.
c. están en lo cierto (plural)
We're going to play in the championship, aren't we? - You are correct.Vamos a jugar en el campeonato, ¿no? - Están en lo cierto.
