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"Here" is an adverb which is often translated as "aquí", and "in here" is a phrase which is often translated as "aquí dentro". Learn more about the difference between "here" and "in here" below.
here(
hihr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. acá (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Come here.Ven acá.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Here, let me help you.A ver, deja que te ayude.
Here, pass me the phone.Oye, pásame el teléfono.
in here(
ihn
hir
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. aquí dentro
We keep the potatoes in here because it's dark and cool.Guardamos las papas aquí dentro porque está oscuro y fresco.
b. aquí
You can wait in here until your son's hearing test is done.Puede esperar aquí hasta que termine el examen auditivo de su hijo.
