sí
standard
In Argentina "yes" is sí, and in daily talk people often say dale when they agree to a plan. Claro means "of course".
Meaning: agreeing or confirming (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sí | standard |
| Claro | informal |
| Dale | informal, Argentina |
Dale works like "okay" or "sure". You can say Dale, nos vemos a las ocho to accept an invitation.
Which one should you use?
Sí answers a question directly. Dale accepts a suggestion and is not used to answer a plain yes or no question.
Did you know?
- Dale is also used on its own to mean "go ahead", "come on" or "let's go" depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- Sí, vivo en Buenos Aires.Yes, I live in Buenos Aires.
- Dale, nos vemos mañana.Okay, see you tomorrow.
- Claro que sí.Of course.
Example conversation
Julieta invites her friend Nico for mate on Saturday in Mendoza.
- Julieta¿Venís a tomar unos mates el sábado?Are you coming for some mate on Saturday?
- NicoDale.Sure.
- JulietaPerfecto, te espero.Perfect, I will wait for you.
