así
/aˈsi/
The English phrase "like this" is translated into Spanish as así.
así is used to describe the manner in which something is done or the way something appears. In many contexts, it can be used to mean both "like this" and "like that" depending on the physical proximity of the action or object being described.
Which one should you use?
While así means "like this" or "in this way," it is distinct from como esto, which specifically means "like this object".
How does it change in a sentence?
así is an adverb and does not change its form to agree with gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈsi/
Did you know?
- The phrase así así is often used to mean 'so-so'. While it literally means 'like this, like this', it describes a mediocre quality or a feeling of being neither good nor bad.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a hand gesture involving the fingertips fluttering together often accompanies así to indicate a small or specific amount.
- The history of the word can be traced back to the Late Latin term ac sīc, meaning 'and thus'.
Examples in context
- No quiero morir así.I don't want to die like this.This sentence is useful for expressing how one does not want to die.Tatoeba #2089418 by hayastan, translation #2013897 by CK
- No puedo seguir así.I can't go on like this.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to continue in a certain manner.Tatoeba #2117641 by hayastan, translation #1877076 by Spamster
- No quiero vivir así.I don't want to live like this.This sentence is useful for expressing how one does not want to live.Tatoeba #2139134 by hayastan, translation #1230495 by alec
- Por favor, hazlo así.Please, do it like this.
- Necesitamos resolver el problema así.We need to solve the problem like this.
- Lo hice así porque era la única opción.I did it like this because it was the only option.
- Debes hacerlo de esta manera para obtener los mejores resultados.You should do it like this to get the best results.
- Sigue los pasos de esta receta de esta manera precisa.Follow the steps of this recipe precisely like this.
- De esta manera, podrás resolver el problema de forma más eficiente.Like this, you will be able to solve the problem more efficiently.
- Hazlo así, ¡es mucho más fácil!Do it like this, it's much easier!
- Entonces, dijiste algo así como…So, you said something like this…
- ¡Buena suerte!Good luck!
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Example conversation
Sofía is showing Daniel how to fold a piece of paper.
- SofíaTienes que doblar el papel así.You have to fold the paper like this.
- Daniel¿De verdad se hace así?Is it really done like this?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, hazlo exactamente así.Yes, Daniel, do it exactly like this.
- DanielAhora entiendo, gracias Sofía.Now I understand, thanks Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry así, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries así, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
