aquí tiene
/aki tjene/from spelling rulesformal
In Spanish, "here you are" is expressed as aquí tiene. Wiktionary also lists aquí tienes.
Meaning: said when handing something over (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aquí tiene | /aki tjene/ (from spelling rules) | formal |
| aquí tienes | /aki tjenes/ (from spelling rules) | informal |
This phrase is used specifically when you are handing an object to someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "here you have".
Which one should you use?
Use aquí tienes when handing something to a friend, a family member or anyone you address as tú. Use aquí tiene when handing something to a stranger, an elder or someone you address as usted.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
aquí tienes is the informal version, while aquí tiene is the formal version.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use Acá tenés instead of aquí tienes. In Uruguay, Acá está is often used instead of aquí está to say "here you are".
Did you know?
- The word aquí is derived from a Vulgar Latin blend of eccum, meaning 'this', and hīc, meaning 'here'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is considered impolite to hand an object over without saying a phrase like aquí tiene or tome.
- While aquí tiene is a statement of possession, the word tome is often used instead, which is actually a command meaning 'take it'.
Examples in context
- "Pásame la sal, por favor." "Aquí tienes.""Pass me the salt, please." "Here you are."This sentence shows a response using aquí tienes when someone asks for salt.Tatoeba #2849 by Shishir, translation #1673 by CK
- Aquí tienes.Here you are.This sentence is a simple use of aquí tienes.Tatoeba #1402297 by marcelostockle, translation #2649240 by CK
- "¿Me podrías pasar el azúcar?" "Aquí tienes.""Will you pass me the sugar?" "Here you are."This sentence shows a response using aquí tienes when someone asks for sugar.Tatoeba #1270529 by arashi_29, translation #73693 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo is handing Maria a document in an office.
- MateoMaría, ¿me puede dar el informe?Maria, can you give me the report?
- MaríaSí, aquí tiene, Mateo.Yes, here you are, Mateo.
- MateoMuchas gracias.Thank you very much.
- MaríaDe nada.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here you are” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
