Spanish Phrase
Sí, es así.
Meaning
The sentence confirms a previous statement or description, roughly ‘Yes, that’s how it is’ or ‘Yes, that’s right.’ It carries a tone of agreement and can also imply acceptance of a fact.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to affirm something that has just been said, especially when the speaker is describing a situation, a rule, or a fact. It works in both formal and informal contexts, though in casual speech many speakers simply say “Así es.”
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síesasí
Sí (affirmation)
The adverb ‘sí’ with an accent means ‘yes’. It is used to give a clear affirmative answer.
ser – es
‘Es’ is the third‑person singular present of the verb *ser*, used for permanent or defining statements.
así (adverb)
‘Así’ means ‘like that, in that way’. It is an adverb that modifies the verb to describe the manner or state.
🗨In Conversation
¿La reunión será mañana a las diez?
Will the meeting be tomorrow at ten?
Sí, es así.
Yes, that’s right.
✕Common Mistakes
Si, es así.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to ‘if’. Always write ‘sí’ with an accent when you mean ‘yes’.
Sí, está así.
‘Estar’ describes temporary states; with ‘así’ you are stating a fact, so use ‘es’ (ser).
Sí, así.
Do not drop the verb; ‘Sí, así.’ sounds incomplete unless you intend a very informal ellipsis.
↔Alternatives
Sí, es correcto.
Yes, that's correct.
Exacto.
Exactly.
Así es.
That's how it is.
Claro, es así.
Sure, that's the case.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries speakers prefer the shorter “Así es” in everyday conversation, while “Sí, es así” sounds a bit more formal or emphatic. Remember the accent on ‘sí’; without it the word means ‘if’, which changes the meaning entirely.