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allí means there — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 12, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

allí

adverb • /[ah-YEE]/

there

Example:

La estación está allí, a dos calles.

The station is there, two blocks away.

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🧠 What does allí mean?

Allí translates to 'there' in English. It refers to a place that is relatively far from both the speaker and the listener. Think of it as pointing to a location further away than 'ahí' (there, near you). It can also be used figuratively to refer to a time or situation.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mira, el libro está allí, en la mesa.
    Look, the book is there, on the table.
  • Allí viven mis abuelos.
    My grandparents live there.
  • Recuerdo cuando fuimos allí de vacaciones.
    I remember when we went there on vacation.
  • No quiero volver allí nunca más.
    I don't want to go back there ever again.
  • Allí empezó todo.
    Everything started there.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'there' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'there' can be 'allí', 'ahí', or 'allá', depending on the relative distance. 'Allí' indicates a place further away from both the speaker and listener.
How do you pronounce 'allí' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ahl-YEE, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'allí' in a sentence?
You can use 'allí' to point out a location: 'El restaurante está allí' (The restaurant is there). It's placed after the verb or at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis: 'Allí está el restaurante'.
What is the English translation of 'allí'?
The English translation of 'allí' is 'there'.
Does 'allí' change for gender or number?
No, 'allí' is an adverb and doesn't change its form.
Is 'allí' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'allí' is a very common word in everyday Spanish conversations.
Does 'allí' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'allí' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. Its meaning is straightforward.
Is 'allí' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While generally used the same way, in some parts of Latin America, 'allá' might be preferred over 'allí', but both are understood across the Spanish-speaking world.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "allí"

Synonyms: allá
Opposites: aquí, acá

💡 Did You Know?

While 'allí' and 'allá' are often interchangeable, 'allí' tends to be a bit more formal and emphasizes the specific location, whereas 'allá' is a bit more general.

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