aquí
/aˈki/
In Spanish, 'here' can be expressed as aquí. Wiktionary also lists acá and aquende.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| aquí | /aˈki/ |
| acá | /aˈka/ |
| aquende | /aˈkende/ |
The word 'here' refers to being in, on or at this place. Aquí is the most common and straightforward way to say 'here' and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Which one should you use?
While aquí and acá are often interchangeable, aquí is generally perceived as more precise and fixed, whereas acá can imply a slightly more vague or broader area.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Acá is particularly common in Latin American Spanish, while aquí is used universally across all Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈki/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, someone might say aquí estamos ('here we are') not just to indicate location, but as a way to express resilience or presence during a hardship.
- The spelling of aquí hides a history of Latin words meaning 'behold' or 'see', such as ecce.
- While aquí and acá both mean 'here', using acá in Spain can sometimes sound distinctly Latin American to a local listener.
Examples in context
- Hay un bus aquí.There's a bus here.This sentence shows how to use aquí to indicate the presence of a bus.Tatoeba #1547961 by marcelostockle, translation #880573 by CM
- No hay nada acá.There's nothing here.This sentence demonstrates the use of acá to indicate nothing is present.Tatoeba #2252885 by hayastan, translation #2252669 by CK
- ¡Sal de aquí ya!Get out of here now!This sentence uses aquí to command someone to leave a location.Tatoeba #9445990 by ignacio, translation #1852279 by CK
- Por favor, siéntese aquí.Please, have a seat here.
- El paquete está aquí.The package is here.
- Ven acá, por favor.Come here, please.
- El supermercado está acá cerca.The supermarket is around here.
- El evento se realizará en este lugar.The event will take place here.
- Te espero aquí mismo.I'll wait for you right here.
- Lo encontré aquí mismo.I found it right here.
- Ven p'acá.Come here.
- 3916 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are meeting at a café.
- LucíaHola Daniel, yo estoy aquí.Hello Daniel, I am here.
- DanielNo te veo, ¿dónde estás?I don't see you, where are you?
- LucíaEstoy aquí, junto a la puerta.I am here, next to the door.
- DanielAh, ¡ya te veo!Oh, I see you now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations and entries aquí, acá, aquende, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acá, aquende, aquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
