How Do You Say “Yes” in Spanish? ✅🇪🇸

If you’re learning Spanish, one of the most important words to know is sí — the word for yes.

The Word for “Yes” in Spanish

The Spanish word for “yes” is sí (pronounced see), with an accent over the í.

Examples

  • ¿Quieres un café? – Sí, por favor.
    Do you want a coffee? – Yes, please.

  • Sí, me encantaría ir al cine contigo.
    Yes, I’d love to go to the cinema with you.



Quick Tip: Sí vs Si




It’s important not to confuse:

  • sí (with accent) = yes

  • si (without accent) = if


That tiny accent mark completely changes the meaning!

More Examples of “Sí”


  • ¿Te gusta el chocolate? – ¡Sí!
    Do you like chocolate? – Yes!

  • Sí, entiendo lo que dices.
    Yes, I understand what you’re saying.

  • Sí, pero necesito pensarlo un poco más.
    Yes, but I need to think about it a bit more.


So, to say “yes” in Spanish, always use sí with the accent.


🌱 Rooted in Meaning

The Spanish sí comes from the Latin adverb sic, meaning thus or so. Over time, it evolved into the simple, powerful yes we use in Spanish today.


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