si + present
si: if (no accent)
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si: if (no accent)
si (no accent) introduces a real condition in the present: Si quieres ir al cine, puedes comprar la entrada. sí with an accent means yes.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Real Conditions
Use present tense after si for real conditions.
Si tienes tiempo, puedes ayudarme.
If you have time, you can help me.
Making Plans
Connects a cause to a likely result.
Si llueve, vamos al museo.
If it rains, we are going to the museum.
Affirmation Contrast
Always add an accent for confirmation.
¿Quieres café? — Sí, quiero.
Do you want coffee? — Yes, I do.
Common mix-ups
Do not put an accent on 'si' when you mean 'if'.
If you have money, you can buy it.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in Spanish before opening the example.
If you want, we can eat here. Address one friend.
Show one possible answer
Si quieres, podemos comer aquí.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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