Ayes (en. Woes)

/a'jes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affirmative vote in a decision.
The ayes were clearly heard in the voting.
Los ayes se escucharon claramente en la votación.
Expression used to indicate consent.
The president asked if there were ayes for the project.
El presidente preguntó si había ayes para el proyecto.

Etymology

From the English 'aye', meaning 'yes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ayes and noes
Referring to votes in favor and against in a decision.
ayes y noes
give the aye
To express approval or agreement about something.
dar el aye
with the aye
With explicit consent or agreement.
con el aye

Related Words

noes
Vote against or expression of disagreement.
noes
vote
Expression of a person's judgment or will about a matter.
voto
consensus
General agreement on a topic.
consenso

Slang Meanings

Expression of enthusiasm or celebration.
The ayes heard at the party were contagious.
Los ayes que se escuchaban en la fiesta eran contagiosos.
Informal affirmative response among friends.
When asked if he wanted to go, he responded with an 'ayes' accompanied by a smile.
Cuando le preguntaron si quería ir, respondió con un 'ayes' acompañado de una sonrisa.