estaré allí
/estaɾe aʝi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will be there" is translated into Spanish as estaré allí.
This phrase is used to confirm that the speaker will go to a specific place or attend an event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular future indicative of estar (to be/to be located) and the adverb allí (there).
Which one should you use?
Use estaré allí to indicate presence at a location. While Voy a estar presente also means "I will be there," it emphasizes the concept of being present. Use allí to mean "there," though in many regions you might use ahí in more casual conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, allí can be replaced with ahí to mean "there" in more casual conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
/estaɾe aʝi/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say seré allí. The verb ser is not used for location, so it would be grammatically incorrect.
Did you know?
- While estaré allí means 'I will be there', if you want to say 'I will be there' in the sense of 'I will be available to help you', Spanish speakers often use aquí estoy which literally translates to 'here I am'.
- The verb estar used in estaré allí is derived from the Latin word for 'to stand', which is why it is used for locations and temporary states rather than permanent identities.
- If you want to sound like a local in Mexico or Colombia, you might say ahí estaré instead of estaré allí. Placing the adverb before the verb is a very common rhythmic pattern in natural Spanish speech.
Examples in context
- Estaré allí puntualmente a la hora acordada.I will be there promptly at the agreed time.
- Tranquilo, bro. Estaré ahí para apoyarte en el concierto.Don't worry, bro. I'll be there to support you at the concert.
- No te preocupes, estaré allí a las ocho.Don't worry, I will be there at eight.
- Si hay una fiesta, estaré allí.If there is a party, I will be there.
- Estaré allí para ayudarte con la mudanza.I will be there to help you with the move.
Example conversation
Mateo calls Sofía to invite her to a concert.
- SofíaMateo, ¿vendrás al concierto mañana?Mateo, will you come to the concert tomorrow?
- MateoSí, ¡estaré allí sin falta!Yes, I will be there without fail!
- SofíaQué bueno, te espero en la entrada.That's good, I'll wait for you at the entrance.
- MateoPerfecto, nos vemos mañana.Perfect, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
