How to Say ‘Yes, sometimes.’ in Mexican Spanish
Sí, a veces.
see ah BEH-sehs
[see ah BEH-sehs]
💬 Usage Tip: A natural, casual reply. Spanish often uses short answers like this in conversation.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This sounds humble and realistic—very natural when talking about homemade food.
Phrase Breakdown
Sí
[see]
yes
Used to give a positive answer.
Sí, cocino los fines de semana.
Yes, I cook on weekends.
A veces
ah BEH-sehs
Sometimes
Used to say that something happens on some occasions but not always.
A veces cocino.
Sometimes I cook.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
at / sometimes part of phrase
Part of the expression a veces, meaning sometimes.
Sí, a cocino con ella no es correcto, pero a veces sí cocino con ella.
Yes, 'a cocino con ella' is not correct, but sometimes I do cook with her.
veces
[BEH-sehs]
times
In the phrase a veces, it contributes the meaning of sometimes.
Sí, a veces preparo salsa verde.
Yes, sometimes I make green salsa.
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