Aquí vs Allí vs Ahí
Aquí,allí, andahíare Spanish adverbs of place that meanhereandtherein English. They are used to indicate the location of something relative to the speaker and sometimes the listener.
Aquí
- Meanshere(the place where the speaker is).
- Used to refer to a location very close to the speaker.
- Example:Estoy aquí=I am here.
Allí
- Meansthere(a place farther away from both the speaker and the listener).
- Used to indicate a location that is more distant.
- Example:Vivo allí=I live there.
Ahí
- Also meansthere, but refers to a place that is neither very close nor very far—somewhere in between.
- Often used for a location near the listener or a place already known in the context.
- Example:Ponlo ahí=Put it there.
Summary
Usage Tips
- Useaquífor places where you are.
- Useallífor places far away and not immediately relevant.
- Useahífor places that are somewhat near or contextually pointed out.
- These words can also be used in combination with demonstrative pronouns:este/aquí,ese/ahí,aquel/allí.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025