Simón (en. Simon)

/siˈmon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression used to affirm something or give compliance.

If you ask me if I want to go, the answer is sure.

Si me preguntas si quiero ir, la respuesta es simón.

Proper name, variant of Simón.

Simón was a great leader in history.

Simón fue un gran líder en la historia.

From the proper name Simón, which comes from the Hebrew 'Shimón', meaning 'the one who listens.'

sure, of course

Emphatic affirmation.

simón, claro

sure, my brother

Expression of camaraderie and agreement.

simón, mi hermano

sure, yes

Reinforcing the affirmation.

simón que sí

Simon Says

Game in which instructions must be followed.

Simón Dice

yes

Expression of affirmation.

sí

confirm

Affirming something with certainty.

confirmar

Colloquial affirmation.

When I asked him if he would come, he said 'sure.'

Cuando le pregunté si vendría, me dijo 'simón'.

Term of agreement among friends.

If you want to go to the party, just tell me and I'll say sure.

Si quieres ir a la fiesta, solo dime y yo digo simón.