Bedeutung
A strong affirmation or enthusiastic agreement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, 'Claro que sí' is often used with a very strong emphasis on the 'sí'. It's common to hear it in bars and social gatherings as a way to maintain the 'charla' (chat). Mexicans often use 'Claro' or 'Claro que sí' as a polite filler while someone else is talking, similar to 'uh-huh' or 'I see' in English. In Argentina, you might hear '¡Pero claro que sí!' adding 'pero' (but) at the beginning for even more emphasis and flair. Colombians are known for their politeness. 'Claro que sí' is frequently used with 'con mucho gusto' (with much pleasure) when performing a favor.
Use it for 'Active Listening'
Even if you aren't asked a question, saying a soft 'claro' while someone explains something shows you are following them.
Watch your tone
A flat, bored 'claro que sí' can sound sarcastic. Keep your pitch varied to sound genuine.
Bedeutung
A strong affirmation or enthusiastic agreement.
Use it for 'Active Listening'
Even if you aren't asked a question, saying a soft 'claro' while someone explains something shows you are following them.
Watch your tone
A flat, bored 'claro que sí' can sound sarcastic. Keep your pitch varied to sound genuine.
The 'Que' is Key
Native speakers almost never say 'Claro sí'. If you include the 'que', you'll instantly sound 10x more fluent.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the most natural response to show you are excited to go to a party.
—¿Quieres venir a mi fiesta el sábado?
'Claro que sí' shows the enthusiasm appropriate for a party invitation.
Complete the phrase to say 'Of course'.
Claro ___ sí.
The word 'que' is the necessary bridge in this idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Claro que sí'?
'Claro que sí' is perfect for agreeing to favors.
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a customer.
Camarero: ¿Le ha gustado la comida? Cliente: ________, estaba deliciosa.
The customer is confirming they liked the food enthusiastically.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ways to say YES in Spanish
Basic
- • Sí
- • Vale
- • Ok
Enthusiastic
- • ¡Claro que sí!
- • ¡Por supuesto!
- • ¡Desde luego!
Slang
- • Clarines
- • De una
- • Dale
Aufgabensammlung
5 Aufgaben—¿Quieres venir a mi fiesta el sábado?
'Claro que sí' shows the enthusiasm appropriate for a party invitation.
Claro ___ sí.
The word 'que' is the necessary bridge in this idiomatic expression.
When would you say 'Claro que sí'?
'Claro que sí' is perfect for agreeing to favors.
Camarero: ¿Le ha gustado la comida? Cliente: ________, estaba deliciosa.
The customer is confirming they liked the food enthusiastically.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard translations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Claro' alone is very common and means 'Sure' or 'I see'. 'Claro que sí' is just more emphatic.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or a doctor. It's never out of place.
They are 99% interchangeable. 'Por supuesto' is slightly more formal, like 'Of course' vs 'Sure thing'.
It's a Spanish grammar quirk. It links the 'clarity' of the situation to the 'yes' answer.
Yes, from Spain to Argentina to Mexico, everyone uses and understands 'Claro que sí'.
No, for that you must use 'Claro que no'.
As an adjective, yes (e.g., 'agua clara'). As an interjection, it means 'of course'.
Always use both: ¡Claro que sí!
Yes, it shows confidence and a positive attitude.
You might hear 'Clarines' or 'Claro que chi'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Por supuesto
synonymOf course
Desde luego
synonymOf course / By all means
Claro que no
contrastOf course not
Sin duda
similarWithout a doubt
Claramente
builds onClearly
