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A small figure in the foreground pointing towards a distant, lone red house on a green hill, emphasizing a far-off location.

allí

ah-YEE

adverbA1
there?a distant location
Also:over there?emphasizing distance

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Unchanging

As a word that describes location (an adverb), 'allí' always stays the same, regardless of who is speaking or how many things are being discussed.

The Stress Mark

The accent mark (tilde) is essential! It tells you to stress the final 'i' (a-YEE). This is true for all Spanish adverbs of place ending in -í.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Allí and Ahí

Mistake: "¿Puedes ponerlo allí? (When the location is right next to the person you are talking to)."

Correction: Use 'ahí' instead. Remember: 'allí' means the place is distant from both you and the person you are speaking to.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Three 'Heres and Theres'

Think of distance: 'Aquí' (Here, near me) → 'Ahí' (There, near you) → 'Allí' (There, far from both of us).

✏️ 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?

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Word Family

ahí(there (near you)) - adverb
aquí(here (near me)) - adverb
allá(over there (very far)) - adverb

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.