allá vs. allí
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The dictionary section of this site currently shows allá (there) as the word of the day. What are the nuances of this word as compared to allí?
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updated Jan 1, 2013
posted by kirk1
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Well, the thing is, it´s all relative, but,
Aquí is closest, right here. Allí is further away, there. Allá is further away still, over there.
to make it harder, some places use ahí and acá.
The thing is, don´t think of them too rigidly. They´re all relative, and different speakers will use them differently in different contexts. Follow their lead.
updated Jan 1, 2013
posted by rogspax
Gracias. That seems to be the distinction. - kirk1, Jan 1, 2013
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I recall allá is further away than allí, but I could be wrong.
updated Jan 1, 2013
posted by JazSpanish
Yes, that seems to be the case. Gracias. - kirk1, Jan 1, 2013
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Yo utilizo allí cuando deseo ser muy enfático y específico sin importar la distancia.
updated Jan 1, 2013
posted by maestroantonio
Interesting twist on the meaning. Gracias/ - kirk1, Jan 1, 2013
