así es
/asi es/from spelling rules
The English phrase "so it is" is translated into Spanish as así es.
The phrase así es is used to confirm a fact or to agree with a statement previously made, functioning similarly to "that is correct" or "it is so".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of así, meaning "so" or "thus" and es, meaning "it is".
Which one should you use?
While así es is used to confirm a fact or state, it should not be confused with the phrase así es como…, which means "that is how…" and is used to introduce a description.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the informal phrase así nomás can be used to mean "just like that" or "so it is".
Did you know?
- While así es confirms a truth, the phrase así nomás in Argentina is often used to describe something mediocre or just 'okay'.
- Depending on the intonation, ¿así es? can transform the confirmation into a skeptical question, similar to saying 'is that so?' with a hint of doubt.
- In formal Spanish debates or legal contexts, así es can function as a powerful rhetorical tool to shut down further argument by stating an indisputable fact.
Examples in context
- ¿Es verdad que el examen es mañana? Así es.Is it true that the exam is tomorrow? That is correct.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing the rules of a new game.
- JavierEntonces, ¿el primer jugador gana el turno?So, the first player wins the turn?
- ElenaAsí es, Javier. Lee las instrucciones.That's right, Javier. Read the instructions.
- JavierNo parece muy justo para los demás.It doesn't seem very fair for the others.
- ElenaEs la regla del juego, Elena lo sabe.It's the rule of the game, Elena knows it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
