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allí

ah-YEE/aˈʎi/

“allí” means “there” in Spanish (a distant location).

there

Also: over there
Río de la Plata (Argentina/Uruguay)
A small figure in the foreground pointing towards a distant, lone red house on a green hill, emphasizing a far-off location.

📝 In Action

Mi coche está aparcado allí, cerca del árbol.

A1

My car is parked there, near the tree.

¿Ves esa montaña? El pueblo está justo allí.

A2

Do you see that mountain? The town is right there.

Cuando llegues al cruce, la casa que buscamos está doblando la esquina, justo allí.

B1

When you reach the intersection, the house we are looking for is around the corner, right there.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ahí (there (near the listener))
  • allá (over yonder (very far))

Antonyms

  • aquí (here (near the speaker))
  • acá (here (less precise 'hereabouts'))

Common Collocations

  • estar allí – to be there
  • ir allí – to go there
  • justo allí – right there

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: allí

Question 1 of 1

If you point to a park bench that is across the street from both you and your friend, which word is the best choice?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ahí(there (near you)) — Adverb
aquí(here (near me)) — Adverb
allá(over there (very far)) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
frenesíasí
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin term *illīc*, meaning 'in that place.' It is related to other Spanish location words that started with 'a-' or 'al-' and combined with a word indicating distance.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: aliItalian: lì

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'allí' and 'allá'?

'Allí' means 'there' and usually refers to a specific spot or area that is far away (e.g., 'the car is parked allí'). 'Allá' means 'over there' or 'yonder' and suggests a much greater, often less specific, distance or direction (e.g., 'Let's travel allá, to the mountains').

Does 'allí' ever lose its accent mark?

No. 'Allí' must always keep its accent mark on the 'í' to indicate where the stress falls. If you omit it, it would be pronounced incorrectly and could be confused with other non-existent words.