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"Yo" is a form of "yo", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "NI" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "SS". Learn more about the difference between "yo" and "NI" below.
yo(
yo
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(greeting)
a. hola
Yo, what’s up? - Nothing. Just hanging out here.Hola, ¿qué tal? - Nada. Pasando el rato aquí.
2.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(used to call someone's attention)
a. oye
Yo, do you think Nina would go out with me? - Not in a million year.Oye, ¿crees que Nina saldría conmigo? - Ni en un millón de año.
b. eh
Yo, what are you doing there? I'm calling the cops.Eh, ¿qué haces ahí? Voy a llamar a la policía.
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NI(
ehn
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ay
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
1. (National Insurance)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. la SS
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Retirees in the UK receive a pension from NI.Los jubilados en el RU reciben una pensión de la SS.
a. NI
Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is sometimes called "NI" for short.Irlanda del Norte, parte del Reino Unido, a veces se llama "NI" para abreviar.
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