vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "you can do it" is a phrase which is often translated as "sí, se puede". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "you can do it" 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 can do it(
yu
kahn
du
iht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. puedes hacerlo (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?).
It's going to be hard, but I know you can do it.Va a ser difícil, pero sé que puedes hacerlo.
c. tú puedes (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?).
I believe in you, Phil! You can do it!Creo en ti, Phil! ¡Tú puedes!
d. puede hacerlo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You can do it, ma'am. We're almost there.Puede hacerlo, señora. Casi llegamos.
e. usted puede (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You can do it, Grandpa! You're almost to the finish line.¡Usted puede, abuelo! Casi llega a la meta.
b. pueden hacerlo (plural)
Students, I know this test is hard, but you can do it.Alumnos, sé que está difícil el examen, pero pueden hacerlo.
c. ustedes pueden (plural)
Kids, you're going to make it. You can do it!Niños, lo van a lograr. ¡Ustedes pueden!
