sí
adverbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “sí” mean in English?
yes
Example sentences
Sí, me gusta el café.
Yes, I like coffee.
—¿Vienes? —Sí.
—Are you coming? —Yes.
Si tengo tiempo, voy.
If I have time, I'll go.
How to use it
Sí means 'yes' (with an accent). Don't confuse with si (no accent) which means 'if'. The accent is small but the difference is fundamental.
Common mistake
Always write the accent on sí when it means 'yes'. Without it, the word means 'if', and the sentence changes completely.