justo aquí
/xusto aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase "right here" is translated into Spanish as justo aquí.
Used to refer to the exact place where the speaker is currently located.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of justo (exactly/just) and aquí (here).
Which one should you use?
The phrase aquí mismo is a common alternative used to emphasize the exactness of the location.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Acá is an informal way to say "right here" commonly used in Latin America and some parts of Spain.
Did you know?
- The word aquí evolved from a combination of the Latin words 'ecce' meaning 'behold' and 'hīc' meaning 'here'.
- The word justo in justo aquí comes from the same root as the English word 'just', but it also means 'fair' or 'righteous' in Spanish.
- The phrase aquí mismo uses the word mismo, which literally means 'same', to create the English sense of 'right here'.
Examples in context
- Tom está justo aquí.Tom is right here.This sentence is useful for stating someone's current location using justo aquí.Tatoeba #2319909 by marcelostockle, translation #2273406 by CK
- Justo aquí había una tienda.There used to be a store right here.This sentence is useful for describing a past location using justo aquí.Tatoeba #11700382 by Seael, translation #28358 by CK
- Quiero que te quedes justo aquí.I want you to stay right here.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for someone to remain in a specific spot using justo aquí.Tatoeba #2192414 by marcelostockle, translation #2033480 by CK
- El paquete que solicitó se encuentra aquí mismo, en su oficina.The package you requested is right here, in your office.
- Puedo confirmar que el archivo que necesita está justo aquí, en la carpeta designada.I can confirm that the file you need is right here, in the designated folder.
- ¡Ven, el pastel está aquí mismo!Come here, the cake is right here!
- Ya encontré el libro, está justo aquí, en la mesa de café.I found the book already, it's right here, on the coffee table.
- No te preocupes, la respuesta está acá, en esta página.Don't worry, the answer is right here, on this page.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking for a specific spot in a park.
- Daniel¿Dónde quieres poner la manta, María?Where do you want to put the blanket, María?
- MaríaPonla justo aquí, por favor.Put it right here, please.
- DanielEstá perfecto, hay mucha sombra.It's perfect, there is a lot of shade.
- MaríaSí, este lugar es ideal.Yes, this place is ideal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, justo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
