Spanish Phrase
Sí que lo es, ¿no?
Meaning
Literally, "Yes, it really is, isn’t it?" The speaker is emphatically confirming something that has just been stated and is looking for the listener’s agreement.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone makes a statement you want to reinforce, especially when the fact is obvious or you want to show enthusiasm. It works in informal conversation, debates, or when reacting to surprising news.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síqueloes¿no?
Sí que (intensifier)
The combination "sí que" adds strong affirmation, similar to "indeed" or "absolutely" in English.
lo (neuter direct object pronoun)
"lo" refers to an idea, situation or a previously mentioned noun, acting as a neutral pronoun.
es (ser, 3rd‑person singular)
Present tense of the verb "ser" used for essential or permanent qualities.
¿no? (tag question)
A short tag that asks for the listener’s agreement, comparable to "right?" or "isn’t it?"
🗨In Conversation
Este restaurante es muy caro.
This restaurant is very expensive.
Sí que lo es, ¿no?
It really is, isn’t it?
✕Common Mistakes
si que lo es, ¿no?
Missing the accent on "sí" changes the meaning to the conditional "if".
Sí que lo está, ¿no?
"Estar" is used for temporary states; here we need the permanent verb "ser".
Sí que lo es no
The tag question must be enclosed in inverted punctuation marks (¿no?) in written Spanish.
↔Alternatives
Claro que lo es, ¿verdad?
Of course it is, right?
Por supuesto, ¿no?
Sure enough, right?
Sí, lo es, ¿no?
Yes, it is, isn’t it?
Cultural Tip
The construction "sí que" is especially common in Spain and adds a punch of emphasis that can sound a bit dramatic in some Latin‑American varieties. In more formal contexts you might drop the intensifier and simply say "Es así, ¿no?". Also, remember that the tag "¿no?" is informal; in polite speech you could use "¿verdad?" instead.