ah sí
/a si/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "oh yeah" is ah sí.
ah sí is an expression used to confirm a fact or to remember something that was forgotten.
Which one should you use?
While ah sí is used to confirm a fact or express sudden realization, ah, ya is more commonly used to mean "oh, I see" or "oh, I get it" when acknowledging information.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, locals may use ¡A huevo! to say "Oh yeah" among friends and young people. In Spain, ¡Sí, sí! is a common expression used to convey a positive reaction or agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a question to express surprise or skepticism, the phrase is typically used with rising intonation and often includes question marks in writing.
How do you pronounce it?
/a si/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- "Sé todo sobre los chicos." "¿Ah sí? ¿Y cómo lo sabes?" "Yo soy uno.""I know all about boys." "Oh yeah? How do you know?" "I'm a boy."This sentence shows how to use ah sí to express surprise or skepticism in response to a statement.Tatoeba #10687420 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10596491 by DJ_Saidez
- Ah sí, hoy es lunes.Oh yeah, today is Monday.
- Ah sí, ya me acordé de la cita.Oh yeah, I remembered the appointment now.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a forgotten task in the kitchen.
- Sofía¿Compraste la leche para la cena?Did you buy the milk for dinner?
- AlejandroAh sí, la tengo en la bolsa.Oh yeah, I have it in the bag.
- SofíaQué bueno, yo ya iba a ir al súper.That's good, I was just about to go to the supermarket.
- AlejandroNo hace falta, Sofía.It is not necessary, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ah, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
