P2-35 Estructura 3 -asi Son -practice It - -

" Así son means 'that's how they are,'" the professor explained. "It describes character—the essence of a person or thing."

Professor Alvarez closed the textbook. "Today," he said, "we practice así son ."

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" Así son ," corrected the professor. "Not just 'she is'—but 'that's how she is.'"

"Good," said the professor. "Now practice it —in pairs." " Así son means 'that's how they are,'"

Así Son Ellos

In the third row, Mateo and Luna exchanged nervous glances. Estructura 3 was always the hardest. " Así son ," corrected the professor

Mateo hesitated. "Ella es… impaciente."

Luna thought of Carla and Diego—always late, always laughing. " Así son mis mejores amigos. Siempre llegan tarde, pero son leales."

Silence. Then Mateo smiled. " Así son nuestros compañeros—distraídos pero divertidos."

And Mateo and Luna? They finally understood: Así son wasn't just grammar. It was acceptance.