Así está bien.
That’s fine like that.
Puedes dejar la silla allí. — Así está bien.
You can leave the chair there. — That's fine like that.
No cambies la receta; así está bien.
Don't change the recipe; that's fine like that.
Spanish - Agreeing Phrases (Latin America)
Lesson 144 of 159
Goal: Two short ways to say 'that's fine' or 'exactly' in casual Spanish
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Welcome! In this short lesson you'll hear two friendly Spanish phrases used in everyday conversation across Latin America. Practice listening, repeat aloud, then try quick quizzes to lock them in.
Level A1: Lesson 144 focuses on two useful phrases for agreeing or confirming: "Así está bien." and the casual, very Mexican-sounding "Así mero." You'll practice the sounds, see them in a short conversation, and do simple exercises to feel confident using them. This lesson is CEFR-aligned and aimed at quick, practical practice.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
- Recognize and repeat two common agreeing phrases used in Latin America.
- Use "Así está bien." to confirm a setup or stop further changes.
- Use the casual "Así mero." to say "exactly like that" in informal contexts.
- Level A1: feel comfortable identifying these expressions in short dialogues.
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Así mero.
Exactly like that.
¿Lo pongo en el centro? — Así mero.
Should I put it in the center? — Exactly like that.
Toma la foto así mero.
Take the photo exactly like that.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Arranging a small table together at home.
What do Anna and David agree about?
Anna
¿La mesa así está bien?
Is the table like this okay?
David
Así está bien.
That's fine like that.
Anna
¿Y la taza a la derecha?
And the cup on the right?
David
Así mero.
Exactly like that.
Anna
Perfecto, gracias.
Perfect, thanks.
David
De nada
You're welcome.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which phrase means 'That's fine like that'?
Which phrase is casual and Mexican-sounding, used to say 'Exactly like that'?
If someone has already set up a plate and you don’t want them to change it, what would you say?
You want someone to take a photo exactly like the example. Which phrase fits best?
David confirms the plates are fine as they are: 'That's fine like that.'
Anna: I moved the plates to the left. David: ___. (He confirms they are fine.)
David says 'Exactly like that.' (casual confirmation)
Anna: Put the cup a little closer to the plate. David: ___. (He indicates it's exactly right.)
David asks to stop changing it: 'That's fine like that.'
Anna: Do you want me to change the position of the lamp? David: ___. (Stop changing it.)
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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Say this phrase out loud:
Así está bien.
That's fine like that.
Say this phrase out loud:
Así mero.
Exactly like that.