These words locate things relative to the speaker.
The idea
Aquí points to a place near the speaker; allí points farther away.
| Palabra | Ejemplo |
|---|---|
| aquí | El libro está aquí. |
| allí | La estación está allí. |
Examples
- El libro está aquí.The book is here.
- La estación está allí.The station is there.
- Aquí tengo mi taza.Here I have my cup.
- Allí hay un árbol.There is a tree over there.
- Mi perro duerme aquí.My dog sleeps here.
- La tienda está allí.The shop is over there.
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Distance depends on perspective: a place near someone else may be allí for the speaker.
Try it yourself
Choose the word. El vaso está a mi lado, ___. (aquí / allí)
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aquí
aquí: the glass is beside me.
Choose the word. El museo está lejos, ___. (aquí / allí)
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allí
allí: the museum is far away.
Choose the word. La llave está junto a mí, ___. (aquí / allí)
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aquí
aquí: the key is next to me.
Practice round
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Choose the word. El vaso está a mi lado, ___. (aquí / allí)
Choose the word. El museo está lejos, ___. (aquí / allí)
Choose the word. La llave está junto a mí, ___. (aquí / allí)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Choose the place word using the distance clue.