How to Say ‘My sister does’ in Mexican Spanish
Mi hermana sí
mee ehr-MAH-nah see
[mee ehr-MAH-nah see]
💬 Usage Tip: This yes stands in for the whole verb phrase: Mi hermana sí = My sister does.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Spanish often uses short replies like this to avoid repetition.
Phrase Breakdown
Mi
[mee]
my
A possessive adjective showing family relationship or ownership.
Mi hermana sí vive conmigo.
My sister does live with me.
hermana
[ehr-MAH-nah]
sister
A female sibling in the family.
Mi hermana sí quiere venir.
My sister does want to come.
sí
[see]
yes; indeed
Used here for emphasis, meaning something like "does" or "indeed" in English.
Mi hermana sí vive aquí.
My sister does live here.
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