así

Así is a common Spanish adverb meaning “in this way,” “like this,” or “thus.” It expresses the manner in which an action is performed and is often used to refer to something already described or demonstrated. It can introduce an example of how something is done or serve to confirm a previous statement.

Grammatically, así functions as an adverb of manner and can appear with verbs, adjectives, or participles to indicate the method or result. Examples include “Hazlo así” (Do it this way), “Así se hace” (That’s how it’s done), and “Así fue” (That’s how it happened). The word also participates in conjunctional phrases that connect clauses, such as “así que” (so/therefore) and “así como” (as well as/just as).

Common expressions and nuances include “así es” (that’s right / that is so), and “de esta manera” or “de esta forma” as formal synonyms. Other fixed expressions are “así mismo” or “asimismo,” which emphasize similarity or addition in various contexts. “Asimismo” is typically written as a single word in modern usage, while “así mismo” appears in more explicit formulations.

Usage notes: así carries the accent on í to indicate the stressed syllable in two-syllable form. It is invariable and widely used across Spanish dialects in both informal and formal registers. In punctuation, it often introduces explanations, examples, or conclusions and sometimes marks contrast or comparison when paired with other phrases such as “así como” or “así pues.”