afuera
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico "outside" is usually afuera. You say estoy afuera for "I am outside" and vamos afuera for "let us go outside". It is also called Fuera and Al aire libre.
Meaning: out of doors (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| afuera | neutral, Mexico |
| Fuera | neutral |
| Al aire libre | outdoors |
Afuera is an adverb, so it does not change. Al aire libre means "outdoors" and is used for events, as in un concierto al aire libre.
Which one should you use?
Fuera also works, but Mexicans prefer afuera for place, and use fuera de before a noun, as in fuera de la casa.
Did you know?
- The Mexican phrase afuera also appears in the saying los de afuera, meaning outsiders.
Examples in context
- Te espero afuera.I will wait for you outside.
- Los niños juegan afuera.The children are playing outside.
- Hay un concierto al aire libre.There is an outdoor concert.
Example conversation
Irma phones her friend Sonia while waiting at the cinema in Puebla.
- Irma¿Dónde estás?Where are you?
- SoniaAfuera, junto a la entrada.Outside, next to the entrance.
- IrmaYa te veo.I see you now.
