Spanish · Greetings & Essentials
"There" in Spanish: allí
allí
Note: nearby: ahí
There in Spanish is allí for a clear farther spot. Ahí means nearby “right there.” Allá is farther still than allí.
How to pronounce allí: audio and sound guidePointing across a room
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How to pronounce allí
Say it
ah-YEE
/a.ˈʝi/
ah-YEE. Soft ll like y for allí in many accents.
"There" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| allí | there Default on this page. | Default on this page. |
| ahí | there (nearby) Close to you/listener. | Close to you/listener. |
| allá | over there (farther) Bigger distance. | Bigger distance. |
| por allí | around there Vague area. | Vague area. |
How to use allí in real life
- 1Pointing across a room
La salida está allí.
The exit is there.
Clear allí.
- 2Map talk
El museo queda allí, dos cuadras más.
The museum is there, two more blocks.
Direction.
- 3Seating
Siéntate allí, junto a la ventana.
Sit there, by the window.
Place assign.
Mistakes English speakers make with allí
Incorrect: La salida está alli sin acento.
Correct: La salida está allí.
Write allí with the accent on í.
Incorrect: Estoy allí mismo aquí.
Correct: Estoy aquí. / Está allí.
Aquí is here; allí is there—don’t stack opposites.
Good to know
Good to knowMany speakers treat ahí and allí as close cousins in casual talk. Allí still helps when someone points carefully across a plaza.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats in a café
ChatPal
Hay una mesa libre allí.
There's a free table there.
You
Perfecto. Vamos allí entonces.
Perfect. Let's go there then.
ChatPal
¿Prefieres cerca de la ventana?
Do you prefer near the window?
You
Sí, esa está bien.
Yes, that one is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "There" in Spanish
There?
Allí.
Allí vs ahí?
Ahí often feels closer; allí a bit farther—both mean there.
How do you pronounce allí?
ah-YEE for allí in much of Latin America (ll ≈ y).
Over there (far)?
Allá.
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