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Lesson 54 of 238

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Exactly like that in Spanish

Michael is checking Justin's order at Café Laurel. Justin doesn't need a long answer; a few words can confirm everything.

You'll learn four casual ways to agree in Mexico City. They're useful when an order is right or a friend's suggestion works for you.

Yako agrees too, but don't expect him to leave. His two chairs are still waiting.

By the end of this lesson

Confirm that something is exactly right and agree to a suggestion with a short, casual answer.

  • Así meroExactly like that
  • Está perfectoThat's perfect
  • VaYep, that works
  • SaleDeal

Scene — One order, several agreements

It's late morning at Café Laurel. Michael stands beside Justin's table, checking the coffee and bread order before bringing everything over.

Yako, the brown yak, has risen from his two chairs. Apparently, standing up doesn't mean he's leaving.

Michael stands beside Justin’s table, checking his coffee and bread order while Justin looks up attentively.

Learn — Four little ways to agree

There are four short lines. Tap ▶ and say each one out loud.

Learn them as whole pieces; you don't need a long sentence to agree.

  1. Justin points toward Michael’s order pad with an approving nod, confirming that the order is exactly right.

    Así mero

    Exactly like that

    When to use it: Confirm that something is exactly the way you want it.

    This is a casual Mexican expression.

    Say it: Stress the last part of así: ah-SEE MEH-roh.

  2. Justin smiles broadly and gives Michael a thumbs-up to show that the order is perfect.

    Está perfecto

    That's perfect

    When to use it: Say that an arrangement or result is just right.

  3. Justin gives Michael a quick affirmative nod and a small forward hand gesture to approve proceeding.

    Va

    Yep, that works

    When to use it: Give a quick, casual yes to a suggestion.

    Learn this as a one-word answer.

  4. Yako says his agreement while settling back into his two chairs, clearly staying at the café rather than leaving.

    Sale

    Deal

    When to use it: Casually agree to a plan or arrangement.

    Here it means agreement, not that someone is leaving.

    Say it: Say SAH-leh, with two syllables.

Story — A deal, not a departure

Watch Justin confirm the order, then agree to Michael's suggestions. The highlighted lines are your new ways to agree.

Use Show English if you need help, and notice what Yako does after his answer.

  1. MichaelUn café y un pan, para comer aquí.A coffee and a bread roll, for here.
  2. JustinAsí mero.Exactly like that.
  3. Michael brings the coffee and points to a clear spot on the table.
  4. Michael¿Aquí?Here?
  5. JustinEstá perfecto.That's perfect.
  6. Michael¿Un poco de azúcar?A little sugar?
  7. JustinVa.Yep, that works.
  8. Michael starts adding sugar. Justin signals when the amount is right.
  9. JustinAsí está bien.That's enough.
  10. Michael¿El pan después?The bread roll afterward?
  11. JustinSale.Deal.
  12. Michael gestures for Yako to sit while he brings the bread.
  13. YakoSale.Deal.
  14. Yako sits back down on both chairs. Agreement isn't departure.

Practice — Listen and agree

Try nine exercises with listening, matching, and short choices. Some familiar lines return too.

Keep trying or use the skip button. Each explanation helps you notice the difference.

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  1. What did you hear?

  2. Match the pairs

    Spanish

    Así meroDrop the English here
    Está perfectoDrop the English here
    VaDrop the English here

    English

    Drag an English line onto its Spanish, or tap one and then the other.

  3. What does it mean?

    Para comer aquí

  4. What do you say?

    Michael is adding sugar. You have enough now. Tell him the amount is right.

  5. True or false?

    This line can be a casual yes to a suggestion.

  6. What does it mean?

    Así mero

  7. Fill the gap

    That's perfect

    Está ____

  8. What do you say?

    Michael suggests bringing the bread afterward. You agree. Give the short answer meaning 'Deal.'

  9. Build the line

    That's perfect

    Tap the words in order.

Say it — Confirm your order

You're Justin, and Michael speaks first to check your order. Tap the microphone to answer; tap ▶ for the model line.

Your recording stays on your device. Use the skip button whenever you need to.

  1. MichaelUn café y un pan, para comer aquí.A coffee and a bread roll, for here.
  2. Justin (you)Confirm that it's exactly what you ordered.

    Así mero

    Exactly like that

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Recap — what you can say now

SpanishEnglish
Así meroExactly like that
Está perfectoThat's perfect
VaYep, that works
SaleDeal
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Keep these short agreements handy with Yak Cards. A few words can do the whole job.

Review the four answers tomorrow, and picture Yako agreeing without going anywhere.

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