Por supuesto que sí
Example: ¿Quieres venir a la fiesta? Por supuesto que sí.
Definition
"Por supuesto que sí" is a Spanish expression used to affirmatively and enthusiastically answer a question, meaning 'of course yes' or 'definitely yes.' It conveys certainty and agreement, often in response to invitations or requests, as in 'Do you want to come to the party? Of course yes.'
Etymology
The phrase "por supuesto que sí" comes from Spanish, where "por supuesto" means 'of course' or 'naturally,' and "que sí" reinforces the affirmative 'that yes.' It evolved as an emphatic way to express strong agreement or certainty, combining a prepositional phrase with a clear affirmative to strengthen the response.
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"Por supuesto que sí" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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