sí, estoy de acuerdo
In Spanish, 'yes, I agree' is said as sí, estoy de acuerdo.
The phrase sí, estoy de acuerdo is used in any situation to express that you have the same opinion as someone else. You can add contigo to the end of the phrase (sí, estoy de acuerdo contigo) to mean 'with you', which emphasizes your agreement with a specific person. Other ways to express agreement include comparto tu opinión (I share your opinion), realmente estoy de acuerdo (I really agree) and definitivamente estoy de acuerdo (I definitely agree).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase estoy de acuerdo literally translates to 'I am of agreement'.
Which one should you use?
While estoy de acuerdo is used to agree with an opinion, note that tengo razón means 'I am right'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use Vale, de acuerdo. to express agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase estoy de acuerdo uses the verb estar (to be) rather than tener (to have). To say 'yes, we agree', change the verb to the first-person plural: sí, estamos de acuerdo.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying tengo acuerdo. English speakers sometimes mistakenly say this by translating 'I have agreement' literally. Instead, always use the verb estar as in estoy de acuerdo.
Did you know?
- The word acuerdo shares an ancient root with the English word 'heart'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a quick nod of the head often accompanies the phrase vale or de acuerdo to signal a casual agreement or a deal.
- In formal legal or diplomatic settings, Spanish speakers may use the term consenso instead of acuerdo to imply that the agreement was reached without any dissenting votes.
Examples in context
- Sí, estoy de acuerdo con tu plan.Yes, I agree with your plan.
- Sí, estoy de acuerdo en que es difícil.Yes, I agree that it is difficult.
- Sí, estoy de acuerdo con la decisión.Yes, I agree with the decision.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing which restaurant to visit.
- AlejandroEse restaurante es muy caro, ¿no?That restaurant is very expensive, isn't it?
- ElenaSí, estoy de acuerdo, es demasiado.Yes, I agree, it is too much.
- Alejandro¿Prefieres ir a la cafetería?Do you prefer going to the cafe?
- ElenaSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that sounds like a good idea to me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acuerdo, de, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
