How to Say Yes in Spanish | 6 Phrases & Examples
Sí (pronounced “see”) is the most common way to say yes in Spanish, as it is a direct translation. But similar to English, there are many other ways to say “yes” in Spanish, including claro, por supuesto, bueno, and cómo no.
| Phrase | Examples |
|---|---|
| Sí
(Yes) |
Sí, me gustaría probar el especial del día.
[Yes, I would like to try the daily special.] |
| Claro
(Of course) |
Claro que te puedo ayudar con el proyecto.
[Of course I can help you with the project.] |
| Por supuesto
(Of course) |
Por supuesto que vamos todos juntos.
[Of course we’re all going together.] |
| Bueno
(Alright) |
Bueno, te esperaré aquí.
[Alright, I’ll wait for you here.] |
| Cómo no
(Of course) |
¡Cómo no! Me encantaría acompáñate.
[Of course! I’d love to join you.] |
| De acuerdo
(Agreed) |
De acuerdo. Nos vemos el lunes.
[Agreed. See you on Monday.] |
Sí
“Sí” means “yes” in Spanish. It is a straightforward way to agree to something or express the affirmative. It’s versatile, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
[Would you like to come with me to watch a movie with Dad?]
Person B: ¡Sí, me encantaría!
[Yes! I’d love that.]
Person A: ¿Vas a recoger a María de la escuela hoy?
[Are you picking up Maria from school today?]
Person B: Sí, la recogeré a las tres de la tarde.
[Yes, I will pick her up at three in the afternoon.]
“Sí” (with the accent) means “yes.” “Si” (without the accent) means “if.”
- Sí, voy a llegar a tiempo.
[Yes, I’ll be there on time.] - Llegaré a tiempo si el autobús sigue el horario.
[I’ll arrive on time if the bus remains on schedule.]
Claro
“Claro” (pronounced “klah-ro”) is another way to say “yes” in Spanish, though it’s more closely translated to “of course.” And like “of course,” “claro” is an emphatic way of saying “yes.”
[Can you help me, please?]
Person B: ¡Claro! Sin problema.
[Of course! No problem.]
Person A: ¿Quieres ir a cenar?
[Do you want to go to dinner?]
Person B: ¡Claro! Tengo mucha hambre.
[Of course! I’m very hungry.]
Please note that “claro” can also mean “clear” (e.g., “Todo esta bien claro.”)
Por supuesto
“Por supuesto” (pronounced “por-sue-pueh-stoh”) can be translated to “of course” or “certainly,” meaning it’s another way to unreservedly say “yes” in Spanish.
[Do you want to win twenty dollars?]
Person B: ¡Por supuesto!
[Of course!]
Person A: ¿Y Caro va contigo?
[And is Caro going with you?]
Person B: Por supuesto. Ella siempre me acompaña.
[Of course. She always accompanies me.]
Bueno
“Bueno” (pronounced “boo-eh-no”) has many uses and definitions in Spanish. Because it can mean “alright” or “okay,” it’s often used as a less emphatic way to say “yes” in Spanish.
[Can I stay a little longer?]
Person B: Bueno, te recojo en una hora.
[Okay, I’ll pick you up in an hour.]
Person A: No quiero ir a la escuela hoy.
[I don’t want to go to school today.]
Person B: Bueno, pero mañana, sí tienes que ir.
[Okay, but tomorrow you do have to go.]
Cómo no
“Cómo no” (pronounced “coh-moh-no”) is another way to say “yes” in Spanish. It’s more accurately translated as “of course” because it conveys an enthusiastic yes. Think of it as meaning, “How can I say no?”
[Do you want to accompany me to my sister’s party?]
Person B: ¡Cómo no! Estoy muy aburrida aquí.
[Of course! I’m very bored here.]
Person A: ¿Quieres un perrito?
[Do you want a puppy?]
Person B: ¡Cómo no! A mí me encantan los perritos.
[Of course! I love puppies.]
De acuerdo
“De acuerdo” translates to “agreed,” and is therefore used as a formal way to say “yes” or express agreement towards something in Spanish.
[I think it would be best to talk about this during our appointment.]
Person B: De acuerdo. Buena idea.
[Agreed. Good idea.]
Person A: Salgo a las siete. ¿Me puedes recoger a las ocho?
[I leave at seven. Can you pick me up at eight?]
Person B: De acuerdo. Nos vemos a las ocho.
[Agreed. See you at eight.]
Frequently asked questions about yes in Spanish
- How do you say yes ma’am in Spanish?
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“Sí, señora” is how to say “yes ma’am” in Spanish.
Please note that “sí” is a direct translation of “yes” in Spanish, but there are many other phrases that can be used.
- How do you say yes you can in Spanish?
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“Sí tú puedes” is how to say “yes you can” in Spanish.
Remember that yes in Spanish is spelled “sí” (with an accent).
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