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"Allí" is an adverb which is often translated as "there", and "de aquí" is a phrase which is often translated as "from here". Learn more about the difference between "allí" and "de aquí" below.
allí(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. there
Pon los libros allí en la mesa, por favor.Put the books there on the table, please.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
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de aquí(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. from here
¿Sabes dónde está la estación de policía? - No, lo siento. No soy de aquí.Do you know where's the police station? - No, sorry. I'm not from here.
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