Spanish - Simple Yes / No Responses

Lesson 21 of 159

Two people chatting and practicing simple Spanish yes/no phrases; English learners focusing on short responses.

Goal: Short answers, polite accepts and declines

Free Spanish lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Quick and friendly — this lesson helps you say yes and no in common, helpful ways. Repeat aloud and use these phrases in short conversations.

Level A1: Lesson 21 practices very short responses you can use every day — basic yes/no, polite acceptances and declines, and softer answers like “Not really.” You'll listen, repeat, and practice these exact phrases so they feel natural. This lesson is CEFR-aligned and focused on immediate survival phrases.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Recognize and use short affirmative and negative replies (Sí / No).
  • Politely accept or decline offers (Sí, por favor. / No, gracias.).
  • Use softer or more specific responses (Claro. / La verdad, no. / Creo que sí.).
A small café scene where someone offers coffee and the other replies with short Spanish answers; perfect for A1 learners.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Sí

Yes.

Meaning: Yes.

When to use: Use this as a simple affirmative answer to yes/no questions. Examples: 1) ¿Quieres té? — Sí. 2) ¿Trabajas hoy? — Sí.

¿Quieres té? — Sí.
Do you want tea? — Yes.
¿Trabajas hoy? — Sí.
Are you working today? — Yes.

No

No.

Meaning: No.

When to use: Use for a straightforward negative reply to yes/no questions. Examples: 1) ¿Es tu mochila? — No. 2) ¿Hablas francés? — No.

¿Es tu mochila? — No.
Is that your backpack? — No.
¿Hablas francés? — No.
Do you speak French? — No.

Sí, por favor.

Yes, please.

Meaning: Yes, please.

When to use: Polite way to accept an offer (food, help, objects). Examples: 1) ¿Quieres una galleta? — Sí, por favor. 2) ¿Te doy mi número? — Sí, por favor.

¿Quieres una galleta? — Sí, por favor.
Do you want a cookie? — Yes, please.
¿Te doy mi número? — Sí, por favor.
Shall I give you my number? — Yes, please.

No, gracias.

No, thank you.

Meaning: No, thank you.

When to use: Polite way to decline an offer. Examples: 1) ¿Quieres agua? — No, gracias. 2) ¿Quieres ayuda? — No, gracias.

¿Quieres agua? — No, gracias.
Do you want water? — No, thank you.
¿Quieres ayuda? — No, gracias.
Do you want help? — No, thank you.

Claro

Sure.

Meaning: Sure.

When to use: A natural, concise affirmative for offers, plans, or permission. Examples: 1) ¿Puedo entrar? — Claro. 2) ¿Nos vemos a las seis? — Claro.

¿Puedo entrar? — Claro.
Can I come in? — Sure.
¿Nos vemos a las seis? — Claro.
Shall we meet at six? — Sure.

Sí, así es.

Yes, I am.

Meaning: Yes, I am.

When to use: Use to confirm a statement about yourself when 'ser' is used or when confirming facts: Examples: 1) ¿Eres estudiante? — Sí, así es. 2) ¿Es correcto? — Sí, así es.

¿Eres estudiante? — Sí, así es.
Are you a student? — Yes, I am.
¿Es correcto? — Sí, así es.
Is that correct? — Yes, that's right.

No, no lo soy.

No, I'm not.

Meaning: No, I'm not.

When to use: Use to deny a statement about who you are (with the verb 'ser'). Examples: 1) ¿Eres médico? — No, no lo soy. 2) ¿Eres de Madrid? — No, no lo soy.

Tip: Learners sometimes use 'estoy' instead of 'soy' for permanent traits; match the verb to the situation.

¿Eres médico? — No, no lo soy.
Are you a doctor? — No, I'm not.
¿Eres de Madrid? — No, no lo soy.
Are you from Madrid? — No, I'm not.

Sí

Yes, I do.

Meaning: Yes, I do.

When to use: Give a clear affirmative about actions, habits, or possession. In Spanish, often just 'Sí.' is used, but this confirms an action. Examples: 1) ¿Tienes mascotas? — Sí. 2) ¿Trabajas aquí? — Sí.

Tip: Beginners may feel they must add an auxiliary like 'do' in Spanish; Spanish usually keeps it short ('Sí.').

¿Tienes mascotas? — Sí.
Do you have pets? — Yes.
¿Trabajas aquí? — Sí.
Do you work here? — Yes.

No

No, I don't.

Meaning: No, I don't.

When to use: Give a clear negative about actions, habits, or possession. Spanish often uses just 'No.' but context makes the meaning clear. Examples: 1) ¿Tienes coche? — No. 2) ¿Fumas? — No.

¿Tienes coche? — No.
Do you have a car? — No.
¿Fumas? — No.
Do you smoke? — No.

La verdad, no.

Not really.

Meaning: Not really.

When to use: A softer, conversational way to disagree or give a mild negative. Examples: 1) ¿Te gusta mucho? — La verdad, no. 2) ¿Es fácil? — La verdad, no.

¿Te gusta mucho? — La verdad, no.
Do you like it a lot? — Not really.
¿Es fácil? — La verdad, no.
Is it easy? — Not really.

Está bien.

Okay.

Meaning: Okay.

When to use: Use to show agreement, acceptance, or to say something is fine. Examples: 1) ¿Cambiamos la hora? — Está bien. 2) Está bien, lo haré.

¿Cambiamos la hora? — Está bien.
Shall we change the time? — Okay.
Está bien, lo haré.
Okay, I'll do it.

De acuerdo.

All right.

Meaning: All right.

When to use: A slightly more formal or polished affirmative than 'Está bien.' Use when agreeing to a plan. Examples: 1) ¿Nos encontramos mañana? — De acuerdo. 2) De acuerdo, nos vemos entonces.

¿Nos encontramos mañana? — De acuerdo.
Shall we meet tomorrow? — All right.
De acuerdo, nos vemos entonces.
All right, see you then.

Creo que sí.

I think so.

Meaning: I think so.

When to use: Use when you're somewhat sure but not certain — a cautious affirmative. Examples: 1) ¿Vendrá él? — Creo que sí. 2) ¿Funciona? — Creo que sí.

¿Vendrá él? — Creo que sí.
Will he come? — I think so.
¿Funciona? — Creo que sí.
Does it work? — I think so.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

At a café, Anna is offered coffee and a plan is discussed

Anna and David talk with quick yes/no replies and polite phrases like Sí, por favor. and No, gracias.

Who accepts the coffee and who politely declines?

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Quieres café?

Do you want coffee?

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

Sí, por favor.

Yes, please.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Deseas pastel?

Do you want cake?

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

No, gracias.

No, thank you.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Entonces vamos al parque?

So shall we go to the park?

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

De acuerdo.

All right.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

How do you politely accept an offer?

Which phrase means 'Not really'?

Which phrase is a slightly more polished way to say 'Okay' or 'All right'?

If someone asks 'Are you a teacher?' and you're not, what's the best reply?

Would you like some coffee? — Yes, please.

Would you like some coffee? — ___

Do you agree with the plan? — All right, it's fine.

Do you agree with the plan? — ___, it's fine.

Are you hungry? — I think so.

Are you hungry? — ___

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Sí

Yes, I do.

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No

No, I don't.

Say this phrase out loud:

Sí, por favor.

Yes, please.

Say this phrase out loud:

No, gracias.

No, thank you.

Say this phrase out loud:

Claro

Sure.

Say this phrase out loud:

Sí, así es.

Yes, I am.

Say this phrase out loud:

No, no lo soy.

No, I'm not.

Say this phrase out loud:

Sí

Yes, I do.

Say this phrase out loud:

No

No, I don't.

Say this phrase out loud:

La verdad, no.

Not really.

Say this phrase out loud:

Está bien.

Okay.

Say this phrase out loud:

De acuerdo.

All right.

Say this phrase out loud:

Creo que sí.

I think so.