Place Adverbs
Spanish place adverbs show where something happens.
Key Words
Here are the most common place adverbs in Spanish:
Basic Placement
Place adverbs of place usually goafter the verb:
- Vivoaquí. (I live here.)
- El libro estádebajo. (The book is underneath.)
- Caminamoslejos. (We walk far.)
Sentences
- Estoyaquí. — I am here.
- La tienda quedacerca. — The store is nearby.
- El gato se escondiódentro. — The cat hid inside.
Using “de” + Place
Some place expressions require the prepositiondeto show location clearly:
- encimadela mesa (on top of the table)
- debajodela cama (under the bed)
- al ladodemi casa (beside my house)
- detrásdeedificio (behind the building)
This structure is used when the place adverb describes the position relative to something else.
Word Order Tips
- You can also place place adverbs at the end of the sentence for emphasis:
- Voy a estudiarallí. (I’m going to study there.)
- In sentences with multiple adverbs (e.g., place and time), place time adverbs typically come after place adverbs:
- Lleguéaquíayer. (I arrived here yesterday.)
Summary
- Place adverbs show where something happens.
- They usually follow the verb.
- Usedewith place expressions that show relative position.
- Word order can be adjusted for emphasis.
This will help you use place adverbs correctly in Spanish.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025