¿Es él tu amigo? Sí, lo es.
English: Is he your friend? Yes, he is.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Negaciones y preguntas básicas
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Short answers in Spanish often use just 'sí' or 'no', but can repeat the verb for clarity.
When to use it
Use short answers to respond naturally without repeating full sentences.
Key forms
- Sí, lo estoy. / No, no lo estoy.
- Sí, lo hace. / No, no lo hace.
- Sí, lo son. / No, no lo son.
Examples
¿Te gusta el café? No, no me gusta.
English: Do you like coffee? No, I do not.
¿Están en casa? Sí, lo están.
English: Are they at home? Yes, they are.
¿Ella estudia aquí? No, no estudia.
English: Does she study here? No, she does not.
Tips
- Repeat the verb for clarity if needed.
- Avoid one-word answers only in early practice; complete short forms are better.
- Negative answers use 'no' twice: No, no...