Acá (en. Here)

/aˈka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates a nearby or close location.
The book you are looking for is here.
El libro que buscas está acá.
It is used to point out a place where an action is taking place.
Come here and help me with this.
Ven acá y ayúdame con esto.
Indicates a point in space or time.
Here is everything you need, don’t move from here.
Aquí está todo lo que necesitas, no te muevas de acá.

Etymology

From Old Spanish, probably related to 'cá', an archaic form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

come here
to invite someone to come closer.
ven acá
here between us
in confidence, like a secret.
acá entre nos
stay here
to remain in this place.
quedarse acá

Related Words

here
indicates the place where the speaker or listener is located.
aquí
there
indicates a place further away compared to here.
allá

Slang Meanings

To be in a place where things are fun.
This place is great, the party is lively here.
Este lugar está muy bien, aquí la fiesta está fuerte.
To grab someone's attention in an informal tone.
Hey, come here, I have to tell you something!
¡Oye, ven acá que te tengo que contar algo!