sí
/ˈsi/
The English phrase yes is translated into Spanish as sí. Wiktionary also lists sí pues.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sí | /ˈsi/ |
| sí pues | /si pwes/ (from spelling rules) |
The most basic and commonly used word for 'yes' in Spanish is sí. It can be used as a particle to indicate agreement or acceptance. In certain contexts, it can also be used as an interjection to express pleasure, joy or great excitement. If you wish to say 'yes, of course', you can use the phrase Sí, claro or the expression ¡Por supuesto! to mean 'of course!'
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a noun meaning 'the affirmative' or 'the yes', it is preceded by the masculine article: el sí.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsi/
Did you know?
- The word sí can mean 'himself', 'herself', or 'themselves' depending on the context, as it is a reflexive pronoun derived from the Latin sibi.
- In some Latin American countries, saying sí in response to an invitation can sometimes be a polite social gesture rather than a binding commitment to attend.
- In certain Spanish dialects, people may answer a question with sí even when they are disagreeing, as a way of first acknowledging they heard the question before correcting it.
Examples in context
- ¿Eso es un sí?Is that a yes?This sentence is useful for asking if a response was a sí.Tatoeba #9704213 by Shishir, translation #7812408 by Hybrid
- Ya dije que sí.I already said yes.This sentence is useful for stating that you already said sí.Tatoeba #4563306 by DarkHollow, translation #4562442 by Hybrid
- Di que sí y ya.Just say yes.This sentence is useful for telling someone to just say sí.Tatoeba #4566620 by cueyayotl, translation #2549760 by CK
- ¿Vendrá usted a la reunión? – Sí, asistiré.Will you come to the meeting? – Yes, I'll attend.
- ¿Puedo ayudarlo en algo? – Sí, señor, necesito información sobre el vuelo.Can I help you with something? – Yes, sir, I need information about the flight.
- ¿Quieres acompañarme al concierto? – Sí, claro, me encantaría ir contigo.Do you want to come with me to the concert? – Yes, of course, I'd love to go with you.
- ¿Te gustaría comer pizza? – ¡Por supuesto! Es mi comida favorita.Would you like to eat pizza? – Of course! It's my favorite food.
- Mañana nos encontramos para ir al cine, ¿vale? – Vale, nos vemos a las 7.We meet tomorrow to go to the movies, okay? – Okay, see you at 7.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing whether to go to a party.
- María¿Quieres ir a la fiesta?Do you want to go to the party?
- JavierSí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
- María¿Nos vemos allí?Shall we see each other there?
- JavierSí, allí nos vemos.Yes, I'll see you there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries sí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pues, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
