🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

How to say “Yes” in Spanish

Sí

SEE

neutral

The accent mark distinguishes 'sí' (yes) from 'si' (if). Often softened or reinforced: 'sí, claro' (yes, of course).

Other ways to say it

SpanishPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
ClaroKLAH-rohOf courseFriendly, emphatic agreement
ValeVAH-lehOKAgreement in Spain
DaleDAH-lehOK / Go aheadAgreement in much of Latin America

In a sentence

Sí, quiero ir contigo.

SEE, KYEH-roh eer kohn-TEE-goh

Yes, I want to go with you.

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