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"Aya" is a form of "aya", a noun which is often translated as "governess". "Allá" is an adverb which is often translated as "there". Learn more about the difference between "allá" and "aya" below.
allá(
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yah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. over there
¿Ves aquellas montañas allá a lo lejos?Do you see those mountains over there in the distance?
la aya(
ah
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (old-fashioned) (profession)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. governess
Los monarcas contrataron a una aya francesa para que el príncipe practicara francés con una hablante nativa.The monarchs hired a French governess so the prince could practice French with a native speaker.
