Acá (en. Here)

[aka]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Refers to a place that is relatively close.

Here I am, come here.

Aquí estoy, ven acá.

Used to indicate a specific location in space.

Let’s set the table here.

Pongamos la mesa acá.

Used to emphasize closeness in a conversational context.

It feels really nice here.

Acá se siente muy bien.

From Latin 'hic.' It has been adapted in Spanish to denote closeness.

right here

Reinforces that something is in the same place where the conversation is taking place.

acá mismo

here between us

It is used to indicate a private conversation.

acá entre nos

there’s nothing here

Indicates the absence of something in a nearby location.

acá no hay

here

Denotes a specific place, similar to 'here.'

aquí

there

Refers to a place that is more distant than 'here.'

allí

over there

Indicates a nearby place, but not as close as 'here.'

ahí

Being in a comfortable or pleasant place.

I’m very comfortable here.

Estoy muy a gusto acá.

Referring to a place frequented by friends.

Let’s meet here tonight.

Vamos a juntarnos acá esta noche.