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sí
/si/
yes
¿Quieres ir al cine? —Sí, me encantaría.
Do you want to go to the movies? —Yes, I'd love to.
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An affirmative response or agreement to a question or statement.
¿Te gusta el helado? —Sí, mucho.
Do you like ice cream? —Yes, a lot.
¿Vas a la fiesta? —Sí, iré.
Are you going to the party? —Yes, I will go.
Used to confirm or agree with something.
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Accent Mark
Always use the accent mark on 'sí' to avoid confusion with the conditional 'si'.
Gold Rule
Affirmative Response
'Sí' is the standard way to say 'yes' in Spanish, used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
From Latin 'sic', meaning 'thus' or 'so'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'sí' is always written with an accent to distinguish it from the pronoun 'si' (if).
Diccionario Español-Inglés