yes

S1 W1

BrE /jes/ AmE /jes/

interjection en → es

1 AGREEMENT [intransitive] A1

used to show that you agree with or accept something

sí, de acuerdo

  • Yes, I understand.

    Sí, lo entiendo.

2 ANSWER [intransitive] A1

used to answer a question or statement with agreement

  • Is it raining? Yes, it is.

    ¿Está lloviendo? Sí, está lloviendo.

3 CONFIRMATION [intransitive] A2

used to confirm something that has been said or written

sí, efectivamente

  • Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure.

    ¿Estás seguro? Sí, estoy seguro.

4 PROMISE [intransitive] B1

used to promise or agree to do something

sí, prometo

  • Will you help me? Yes, I will.

    ¿Me ayudarás? Sí, te ayudaré.

5 AFFIRMATION [intransitive] B1

used to affirm or confirm something strongly

sí, sin duda

  • Do you believe in God? Yes, I do.

    ¿Crees en Dios? Sí, lo creo.

6 REPLY [intransitive] A1

used to reply positively or affirmatively

  • Can I come in? Yes, please do.

    ¿Puedo entrar? Sí, por favor.

7 CONFIRM [intransitive] A2

used to confirm or agree with a statement

sí, de acuerdo

  • Are you ready? Yes.

    ¿Estás listo? Sí.

8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT [intransitive] A2

used to acknowledge or agree with a statement

sí, entiendo

  • Do you understand? Yes.

    ¿Entiendes? Sí.