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"Allí" is an adverb which is often translated as "there", and "aquí" is an adverb which is often translated as "here". Learn more about the difference between "allí" and "aquí" below.
allí(
ah
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yee
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Allí fue cuando se dio cuenta de que podía cambiar.That's when he realized he could change.
Hasta allí llegamos, pero ese día cambió todo entre nosotras.We were ok up to then, but that day everything changed between us.
aquí(
ah
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kee
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. now
Si no te gusta lo que cocino, de aquí en adelante puedes preparar tu propia comida.If you don't like what I cook, from now on you can prepare your own food.
a. here
Aquí lo paré y le pedí que aclarara algo que había dicho antes.Here is where I stopped him and asked him to clarify something he'd said earlier.
