aquí
neutral
Here is aquí in Spanish, and Mexicans also say acá all the time. They are both correct and mean nearly the same thing.
Meaning: in this place (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| aquí | neutral |
| acá | everyday, Mexico |
Aquí points to a precise spot near the speaker, and acá is a little looser, like "over here". In Mexico acá is very common in speech, for example Ven para acá.
Which one should you use?
Use por aquí for "this way" or "around here" and aquí está for "here it is".
How do you pronounce it?
Aquí is ah-KEE and acá is ah-KAH.
Did you know?
- In Mexican Spanish acá often replaces aquí when someone is calling you closer.
Examples in context
- Aquí está tu café.Here is your coffee.
- Ven para acá.Come over here.
- ¿Hay un banco por aquí?Is there a bank around here?
Example conversation
Tania waves to her friend Omar at a crowded food court in Guadalajara.
- TaniaOmar, estamos aquí.Omar, we are here.
- Omar¿Dónde? No los veo.Where? I do not see you.
- TaniaAcá, junto a las escaleras.Over here, next to the stairs.
