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/aˈki/
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In or toward the place near the speaker; also at this point.
Practice using aquí in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Pon la silla aquí.
    Put the chair here.
  • Hasta aquí hemos hablado de comida.
    So far we have talked about food.
  • Los niños juegan aquí.
    The children play here.
  • Aquí hace calor.
    It is hot here.
  • Aquí empieza el problema.
    Here is where the problem begins.

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Meanings

Here in this place

adverb
location
neutral
In the place where the speaker is.

Examples

  • Estoy aquí.
    I am here.
  • Deja el libro aquí.
    Leave the book here.
  • Aquí hace calor.
    It is hot here.
  • Mi familia vive aquí.
    My family lives here.
  • Los niños juegan aquí.
    The children play here.

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To here

adverb
direction
neutral
Toward the place where the speaker is.

Examples

  • Ven aquí, por favor.
    Come here, please.
  • Pon la silla aquí.
    Put the chair here.
  • Trae el agua aquí.
    Bring the water here.
  • El tren llega aquí.
    The train arrives here.
  • Mira: camina hasta aquí.
    Look: walk up to here.

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At this point

adverb
discourse
neutral
At this point in an account, argument, or process.

Examples

  • Aquí empieza el problema.
    Here is where the problem begins.
  • Hasta aquí hemos hablado de comida.
    So far we have talked about food.
  • Aquí termina la primera parte.
    The first part ends here.
  • Es aquí donde no estoy de acuerdo.
    This is where I disagree.
  • De aquí en adelante cambia la historia.
    From here on, the story changes.

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Etymology

From Latin eccum hic, with hic meaning “here”.

FAQ

What does aquí usually mean?

It means “here”, near the speaker.

Can it indicate movement?

Yes: ven aquí means “come here”.

Does it always refer to a physical place?

No, it can mean a point in an explanation.

Does aquí have an accent mark?

Yes, on the final í.

How does it differ from allí?

Aquí is near the speaker; allí points away.

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