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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "you are right" is a phrase which is often translated as "tienes razón". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "you are right" 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
a.
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
a.
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
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.
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you are right(
yu
 
ar
 
rayt
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tienes razón
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
It's really cold today. - You are right. It's five degrees Celsius.Hace mucho frío hoy. - Tienes razón. Está a cinco grados centígrados.
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