aquí
/aˈki/
The English phrase "over here" is translated into Spanish as aquí or acá.
Meaning: in this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| aquí | /aˈki/ |
| acá | /aˈka/ |
Both words are used as adverbs to mean "in this place".
Which one should you use?
While both words mean "here", aquí is often perceived as being more precise or fixed in location. In contrast, acá can feel more directional or approximate, carrying a nuance similar to the English "over here".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Acá is much more common in Latin American Spanish, while aquí is used more frequently in Spain. In certain parts of Latin America, you may find that people use acá more frequently than speakers in Spain do.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈki/
Did you know?
- The etymology of aquí involves the Latin word videō, meaning 'I see', suggesting a connection to things that are visually present.
- In Spanish, the phrase estamos aquí can be used to express a shared emotional state or solidarity, rather than just a physical location.
- In Spanish, you can use aquí to stop a conversation or change the subject by saying aquí termina la historia, which literally means 'here the story ends'.
Examples in context
- Ven aquí y ayúdame.Come over here and help me.This sentence demonstrates how to use aquí to ask someone to come to a location to help.Tatoeba #842241 by Shishir, translation #2986073 by CK
- Ven aquí y únetenos.Come over here and join us.This sentence shows the use of aquí when inviting someone to join a group.Tatoeba #1351446 by marcelostockle, translation #61465 by CK
- Ven aquí cerca, Tom.Come over here, Tom.This sentence uses aquí to direct someone to a nearby location.Tatoeba #3603157 by ficion, translation #3371177 by CK
- Te esperaré aquí mismo.I will wait for you over here.
- La entrada está por aquí.The entrance is over here.
- El restaurante está por este lado.The restaurant is over here.
- Ven acá, por favor.Come over here, please.
- ¿Necesitas ayuda? Estoy por acá.Do you need help? I'm over here.
- El parque está por este lado.The park is over here.
- Por favor, el ascensor está por este lado.Please, the elevator is over here.
- Ven acá, tengo algo que mostrarte.Come over here, I have something to show you.
- ¡Corre por acá! El concierto comenzará pronto.Run over here! The concert is starting soon.
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are looking for a place to sit in a cafe.
- Sofía¿Hay algún sitio libre aquí?Is there any free seat here?
- MateoSí, hay una mesa libre aquí.Yes, there is a free table over here.
- SofíaPerfecto, sentémonos aquí.Perfect, let's sit here.
- MateoVale, yo pido el café.Okay, I will order the coffee.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “over here” translations and entries aquí, acá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acá, aquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
