Sí
neutral
In El Salvador "yes" is Sí, the same as everywhere. For "sure" people say Claro, and Va pues means "okay, deal".
Meaning: affirmative answer (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Sí | neutral |
| Claro | sure |
| Va pues | El Salvador, okay, informal |
Use Sí for a plain yes. Va pues is a Salvadoran way to agree to a plan, as in Nos vemos a las cinco. Va pues.
Which one should you use?
Va pues agrees to something. It does not answer a yes or no question the way Sí does.
Did you know?
- The informal pues is a very common filler in Salvadoran speech and often ends a sentence.
Examples in context
- Sí, ya voy.Yes, I am coming.
- Claro que sí.Of course.
- Nos vemos mañana. Va pues.See you tomorrow. Okay.
Example conversation
Jorge calls his friend Pablo to plan a football game in San Salvador.
- Jorge¿Jugamos mañana a las cinco?Shall we play tomorrow at five?
- PabloSí, va pues.Yes, okay.
- JorgeEntonces avisá a los demás.Then let the others know.
