Spanish Phrase
Sí, estamos.
Meaning
A short, confident affirmation meaning ‘Yes, we are.’ It confirms that the speaker and at least one other person share the condition, location, or readiness that has just been asked about.
When to use
Use this phrase to answer any yes‑no question that involves the verb ‘estar’, such as questions about readiness (¿Están listos?), location (¿Están en casa?), or a temporary condition (¿Están cansados?).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síestamos
Sí (affirmation)
‘Sí’ with an accent means ‘yes’. It is used to give a positive answer to a yes‑no question.
Estar (present 1st‑person plural)
‘estamos’ is the present indicative of ‘estar’ for ‘nosotros’. It expresses a temporary state, location, or ongoing action.
Implied subject
The subject ‘nosotros’ is omitted because the verb ending –amos already indicates ‘we’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Están listos para salir?
Are you ready to leave?
Sí, estamos.
Yes, we are.
✕Common Mistakes
si, estamos.
Missing accent changes the meaning to ‘if’.
Sí, somos.
‘Somos’ is the present of ‘ser’ (permanent), not appropriate for temporary states asked with ‘estar’.
Sí estamos.
Do not omit the comma after ‘Sí’; it separates the affirmation from the verb.
↔Alternatives
Sí, lo estamos.
Yes, we are (doing it).
Claro, estamos.
Sure, we are.
Por supuesto, estamos.
Of course, we are.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish the accent on ‘sí’ is crucial – ‘si’ (without accent) means ‘if’. Also, remember that ‘estar’ describes temporary states, while ‘ser’ describes permanent traits; using ‘somos’ here would be incorrect because it would imply a permanent characteristic rather than a current condition.