Si
Example: Si llueve, llevaremos paraguas para no mojarnos.
Definition
"Si" is a Spanish conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause, meaning 'if' in English. It expresses a condition that must be met for the main clause to occur, as in 'Si llueve, llevaremos paraguas,' meaning 'If it rains, we will take umbrellas.'
Etymology
The Spanish word "si" comes from the Latin word 'si,' which also means 'if.' This simple but essential conjunction has remained almost unchanged throughout the evolution of Romance languages, highlighting its fundamental role in expressing conditions.
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"Si" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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