sí

/si/
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A common Spanish term meaning yes; oneself.

Examples

  • Hoy aprendí a usar sí correctamente.
    Today I learned to use yes; oneself correctly.
  • La profesora explicó sí en clase.
    The teacher explained yes; oneself in class.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con sí.
    The book includes an example with yes; oneself.
  • Practica sí en una frase breve.
    Practise yes; oneself in a short sentence.
  • Escuché sí en una conversación.
    I heard yes; oneself in a conversation.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning yes; oneself.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó sí en clase.
    The teacher explained yes; oneself in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar sí correctamente.
    Today I learned to use yes; oneself correctly.
  • Escuché sí en una conversación.
    I heard yes; oneself in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con sí.
    The book includes an example with yes; oneself.
  • Practica sí en una frase breve.
    Practise yes; oneself in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does sí mean?

sí means yes; oneself.

Is sí common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is sí formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use sí?

Use it when the context calls for yes; oneself.

Should beginners learn sí?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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