English–Spanish

“yes” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/si/

Example

¿Quieres venir? — Sí.

Do you want to come? Yes.

Illustration for sí (yes)

How to say “yes” in Spanish

“Yes” in Spanish is sí.

A short verbal confirmation that accepts a proposal or statement.

Full entry for sí: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sí

Ella contestó que sí cuando la invitaron.

She answered yes when they invited her.

Tips for using sí

  • Sí commonly stands alone as an answer, and speakers often add short qualifiers like 'sí, claro' or 'sí, bueno' to soften or strengthen agreement.

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