18 Formal, Informal And Slang Ways To Say Yes In Spanish (With Examples)

You’re at a lively Spanish party, and someone offers you a delicious tapa. You want to accept, but you’re stuck deciding how to say yes in Spanish – formally, casually, or with some cool Spanish slang?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

This blog post will give you all the answers you need to confidently say yes in Spanish in any situation.

But before we start, check out this fantastic video from Spring Spanish, a project I co-founded, which offers even more alternatives to say yes in Spanish: 

The most common ways to say yes in Spanish

Let’s start with the basics – the everyday ways to say yes in Spanish.

These Spanish phrases are your go-to options for agreeing, confirming, or showing true enthusiasm in different daily situations.

It doesn’t really matter if you’re chatting with friends or you’re in a more formal setting, these expressions will help you in your Spanish conversations.

1. Sí – Yes in Spanish

For example, you might hear:

• “¿Quieres ir al cine?” (Do you want to go to the movies?)
• “Sí, me encantaría.” (Yes, I’d love to.)

2. Claro – Of course

“Claro” is a friendly and informal way to agree. It’s like saying “sure” or “of course” in English, and it’s perfect for casual conversations with friends or family.

Imagine you’re planning a weekend trip:

• “¿Traerás tu cámara?” (Will you bring your camera?)
• “Claro, no me la perdería.” (Of course, I wouldn’t forget it.)

3. Por supuesto – Of course

Por supuesto” is slightly more formal than “claro,” but still used in everyday speech. It’s a great way to show enthusiasm.

In a work setting, you might hear:

• “¿Puedes enviarme el informe mañana?” (Can you send me the report tomorrow?)
• “Por supuesto, lo tendrás a primera hora.” (Of course, you’ll have it first thing.)

4. Exacto – Exactly

“Exacto” is used to strongly agree with someone or to confirm that they’ve understood something correctly. It’s neutral, so you can use it anywhere.

During a discussion about politics, you might say:

• “Entonces, ¿crees que las elecciones serán en octubre?” (So, you think the elections will be in October?)
• “Exacto, eso es lo que han anunciado.” (Exactly, that’s what they’ve announced.)

5. De acuerdo – Agreed

“De acuerdo” is a phrase that works well in both casual and professional settings. It’s like saying “I agree” or “alright” in English.

In a business meeting, you might hear:

• “¿Todos estamos de acuerdo con el nuevo plan?” (Are we all in agreement with the new plan?)
• “Sí, de acuerdo.” (Yes, agreed.)

6. Sí, claro – Yes, of course

This combination of “sí” and “claro” adds emphasis to your agreement. It’s friendly and a bit enthusiastic. It highlights the fact that you’re on board with an idea.

At a family gathering:

• “¿Nos ayudarás a preparar la cena?” (Will you help us prepare dinner?)
• “Sí, claro, ¿qué quieren que haga?” (Yes, of course, what do you want me to do?)

7. Vale – Okay / Fine

Vale” is very common in Spain, though less used in Latin America. It’s a casual way to say “okay” or “fine”.

Arranging to meet a friend:

• “¿Nos vemos a las siete en la plaza?” (Shall we meet at seven in the square?)
• “Vale, allí estaré.” (Okay, I’ll be there.)

8. ¡Por supuesto que sí! – Of course, yes!

This enthusiastic phrase is perfect for showing strong agreement or excitement. It’s like saying “absolutely!” in English.

When someone invites you to an event you’ve been looking forward to:

• “¿Vendrás a mi fiesta de cumpleaños?” (Will you come to my birthday party?)
• “¡Por supuesto que sí! No me lo perdería por nada.” (Of course, yes! I wouldn’t miss it for anything.)

9. Así es – That’s right

“Así es” is usually used to confirm that someone’s understanding is correct. It’s neutral and can be used in both all situations.

During a history lesson:

• “Entonces, Colón llegó a América en 1492, ¿verdad?” (So, Columbus arrived in America in 1492, right?)
• “Así es, ese fue el año del descubrimiento.” (That’s right, that was the year of the discovery.)

10. Afirmativo – Affirmative

While “afirmativo” is more common in military or very formal contexts, it can also be used playfully in casual situations for a touch of humor.

In a casual setting, mimicking a spy movie:

• “¿Misión completada, agente?” (Mission completed, agent?)
• “Afirmativo, jefe.” (Affirmative, boss.)

11. Indudablemente – Undoubtedly

“Indudablemente” is a more formal way to express strong agreement. It’s mainly used in academic discussions.

In a debate about climate change:

• “¿Cree usted que debemos tomar medidas urgentes?” (Do you believe we should take urgent measures?)
• “Indudablemente, es un asunto de máxima prioridad.” (Undoubtedly, it’s a matter of utmost priority.)

Spanish slang ways to say yes in Spanish

And now, it’s time to understand the Spanish slang way of saying yes in Spanish.

To truly capture how natives say yes in Spanish, we need to explore some colloquial expressions. We’ve scoured Reddit’s Spanish language subreddit to bring you the most authentic slang ways to agree.

Check out this table of popular slang expressions:

Keep in mind that for these Spanish slang phrases, there’s no direct translations, so we can only describe the expressions.

And to understand how they function, let’s see these slang expressions in action with a conversation between two close friends. Franc and Gavi are discussing plans for a party:

Franc: Oye, Gavi, ¿vas a la fiesta de Juan el sábado? (Hey, Gavi, are you going to Juan’s party on Saturday?)
Gavi: Sip, no me la pierdo. ¿Tú vas? (Yep, I wouldn’t miss it. Are you going?)
Franc: Simón, carnal. ¿Nos vamos juntos? (Sure thing, bro. Shall we go together?)
Gavi: Aja, buena idea. ¿Pasas por mí a las 9? (Uh-huh, good idea. Will you pick me up at 9?)

Let’s see how this conversation concludes:

Franc: Okey, perfecto. ¿Llevamos algo de tomar? (Okay, perfect. Should we bring something to drink?)
Gavi: Sisas, compremos unas cervezas. ¿Te parece? (Yeah, let’s buy some beers. What do you think?)
Franc: Se, genial. ¿Nos vemos en el súper antes? (Yep, great. Shall we meet at the supermarket beforehand?)
Gavi: Sa, ahí te veo a las 8:30. (Yeah, I’ll see you there at 8:30.)

How to respond to yes/no questions in Spanish

Do you also want to sound more fluent and native-like when answering yes/no questions in Spanish?

Here’s a simple trick: choose your favorite way to say yes in Spanish, then repeat the key part of the question. This method will help you create full, natural-sounding Spanish sentences effortlessly (to have effortless conversations 😉 ).

For example, if someone asks you “¿Te gusta el chocolate?” (Do you like chocolate?), instead of just saying “Sí,” you could respond:

• “Sí, me gusta el chocolate.” (Yes, I like chocolate.)

Or if someone asks “¿Hablas inglés?” (Do you speak English?), you could say:

• “Claro, hablo inglés.” (Of course, I speak English.)

This is a great technique that will make your Spanish more natural, and it will also give you a chance to practice the correct Spanish sentence structure. We could even say that it’s a win-win!

Use yes in Spanish correctly: practice!

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Learn Spanish words to say yes and answer questions with Conversation Based Chunking

The section before our conclusion will help you learn Spanish without spending too much time on remembering grammar rules in Spanish.

We have a method for that, actually. It’s called Conversation Based Chunking. This language learning approach focuses on teaching you Spanish with lexical chunks – the natural building blocks of the language. Spanish-speaking people also use these Spanish skills – even without realizing it.

With Conversation Based Chunking, you won’t have to make Spanish translations every time you encounter Spanish vocabulary, because you will learn Spanish with example sentences naturally. Yes or no questions are just the start, you’ll find much more in our Spanish lessons if you sign to our guide.

In it, you’ll hear about the frequently asked questions related to Spanish students and you’ll want to explore our cheat sheet, too!

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