Emphasizing with "sí que"
In English, when we want to strongly agree with a point or push back against a doubt, we often stress the verb: "That article does have a bias" or "It really is undeniable."
In Spanish, you can achieve this same emphatic affirmation by placing sí que right before the conjugated verb.
Let's look at how to use this structure to set the record straight when discussing theories and facts.
| Speaking of theories, that article really does have a bias. | Hablando de teorías, ese artículo sí que tiene un sesgo. |
| That bias really is undeniable. | Ese sesgo sí que es innegable. |
| In this topic, objectivity really is lacking. | En este tema sí que falta la objetividad. |
Debunking myths and arguing points
Notice how sí que never changes its form, regardless of who the subject is. It's a simple, fixed phrase that packs a punch in a debate.
Just remember that it always precedes the verb. If you want to strongly affirm your stance, call out a prejudice, or emphasize a categorical answer, sí que is the perfect tool.
| She really can refute that myth. | Ella sí que puede refutar ese mito. |
| You guys really do have a prejudice against that. | Vosotros sí que tenéis un prejuicio contra eso. |
| That method really is questionable. | Ese método sí que es cuestionable. |
| Her answer really is a categorical no. | Su respuesta sí que es un no rotundo. |
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