Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Here" in Portuguese: aqui
aqui
Here in Portuguese is aqui. Point and say Aqui, por favor or Fica aqui. Keep aqui as its own word.
Delivery
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How to pronounce aqui
Say it
ah-KEE
/aq.ˈui/
ah-KEE
"Here" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aqui | here Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| vem aqui | come here Call someone. | Call someone. |
| fica aqui | stay here Instructions. | Instructions. |
| aqui perto | near here Neighborhood. | Neighborhood. |
How to use aqui in real life
- 1Delivery
Pode deixar a caixa aqui na porta.
You can leave the box here at the door.
Drop-off.
- 2Map
Nós estamos aqui, do lado do parque.
We’re here, next to the park.
Location.
- 3Seat
Senta aqui; este lugar está livre.
Sit here; this seat is free.
Offer.
Mistakes English speakers make with aqui
Incorrect: Vem here.
Correct: Vem aqui.
Use aqui, not English here.
Incorrect: Fica acá.
Correct: Fica aqui.
Portuguese is aqui, not Spanish acá.
Good to know
Aqui is the everyday here; cá appears in set phrases (vem cá). Pointing with aqui is normal. Pair with lá for there when giving directions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a friend
ChatPal
Você já chegou aqui na praça?
Are you already here at the square?
You
Estou aqui perto do banco amarelo.
I’m here near the yellow bench.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Fico aqui te esperando.
Great. I’ll stay here waiting for you.
You
Em dois minutos eu te vejo.
In two minutes I’ll see you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Here" in Portuguese
Here?
Aqui.
Come here?
Vem aqui / vem cá.
Near here?
Aqui perto.
There?
Lá / ali—separate entries.
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