How to Say “If So” in Spanish

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si es así
/si es asi/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'if so' is si es así.
The phrase is used to mean 'if that is the case' or 'if this is true', referring back to a previously mentioned situation or fact.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of si (if), es (is) and así (so/thus).

Which one should you use?

While si es así refers to a situation or fact that might be true, si fuera así would be used to express a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation (if it were so).

How does it change in a sentence?

While si es así is a common fixed phrase, you can use si lo es to mean 'if it is (so)' when you are specifically referring back to a previously mentioned adjective or state.

Did you know?

  • The word es is a cognate of the English 'is' and shares an ancient ancestor with the Sanskrit word अस्ति.
  • While si es así is the standard for 'if so', Spanish speakers often use the word entonces to transition into the result of that condition, effectively meaning 'then'.

Examples in context

  • Si es así, no debería ser ningún problema, ¿me equivoco?
    If so, it shouldn't be any problem at all, should it?
    This sentence shows how to use si es así to confirm a lack of problems.
    Tatoeba #1189256 by Shishir, translation #534039 by blay_paul
  • ¿Hacen descuentos por cantidad? Si es así, por favor envíenme los detalles.
    Do you offer a volume discount? If so, please send details.
    This sentence uses si es así to request information based on a conditional discount.
    Tatoeba #630915 by Leono, translation #33117 by Objectivesea
  • ¿Ha recibido el informe? Si es así, por favor, envíemelo por correo electrónico.
    Have you received the report? If so, please send it to me by email.
  • ¿Tendré acceso a la base de datos? En caso afirmativo, necesitaré algunas claves de acceso.
    Will I have access to the database? If so, I will need some access codes.
  • ¿Vas a venir a la fiesta? Si es el caso, ¡no olvides traer algo de música!
    Are you coming to the party? If so, don't forget to bring some music!
  • Si es así, tendremos que cancelar el viaje.
    If so, we will have to cancel the trip.

Example conversation

Alejandro and Elena are discussing a possible change in weather.

  1. Alejandro

    ¿Parece que va a llover hoy?
    Does it look like it's going to rain today?
  2. Elena

    Sí, el cielo está muy oscuro.
    Yes, the sky is very dark.
  3. Alejandro

    Si es así, nos quedaremos en casa.
    If so, we will stay at home.
  4. Elena

    Me parece un buen plan, Alejandro.
    That sounds like a good plan, Alejandro.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries así, es, si, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
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