sí, mamá
/ˈsi maˈma/word by word
The English phrase "yes, mom" is translated into Spanish as sí, mamá.
This phrase is an affirmative response used when speaking to one's mother.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the Caribbean and parts of Latin America, Sí, mami is a common affectionate way to say "Yes, Mom".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mamá must have the accent mark on the final a to indicate the stress on the last syllable. Without it, the word changes meaning or becomes incorrect.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsi maˈma/
When do people say it?
The phrase Sí, mamita is an endearing, informal way to say "Yes, Mom" popular in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Did you know?
- The word mami has a double life. While used for a mother, it is also a common, affectionate term for a romantic partner or a close female friend.
- While mamá sounds like it comes from Latin, the modern Spanish word was actually adapted from the French word maman.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, responding with a simple sí can sometimes be perceived as too curt or even disrespectful if not accompanied by an affectionate title like mamá' or mami.
Examples in context
- Sí, mamáYes, Mom
- Sí, mamá, ya voy.Yes, mom, I'm coming.
- Sí, mamá, te quiero mucho.Yes, mom, I love you very much.
- Sí, mamá, ya terminé la tarea.Yes, mom, I already finished my homework.
Example conversation
A mother asks her son to clean his room.
- LucíaAlejandro, limpia tu cuarto.Alejandro, clean your room.
- AlejandroSí, mamá, lo limpio.Yes, mom, I'll clean it.
- Lucía¿Lo haces ahora mismo¿?Are you doing it right now?
- AlejandroSí, mamá.Yes, mom.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sí, mamá) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mamá, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
