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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "you told me" is a phrase which is often translated as "me dijiste". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "you told me" 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 told me(
yu
 
told
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me dijiste
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)
You told me you would come, but you never turned up!¡Me dijiste que vendrías, pero no apareciste!
b. me decías
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)
Remember when you told me that everything was going to be alright? Luckily, you were right.Recuerdas cuando me decías que todo iba a salir bien? Por suerte, tenías razón.
c. me dijo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
When you told me that you would help me, were you being serious?Cuando me dijo que me iba a ayudar, ¿hablaba en serio?
d. me decía
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
To think that when you told me that we would go bankrupt, I thought you were just overreacting.Pensar que cuando usted me decía que iríamos a la bancarrota, yo creía que exageraba.
a. me dijeras
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)
If you told me that you're innocent, I wouldn't believe you.Si me dijeras que eres inocente, no te creería.
b. me dijera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
If you told me that you agree to these terms, we would be ready to sign the contract.Si usted me dijera que está de acuerdo con estas condiciones, estaríamos listos para firmar el contrato.
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