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    Ahí (en. There)

    /aˈxi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates a position in space, at a short distance from the speaker.
    The book is there, on the table.
    El libro está allí, en la mesa.
    Used to refer to a site that has been previously mentioned.
    I don't know if he is there, but I think he arrived.
    No sé si él está allí, pero creo que llegó.
    It is used to point out something that is nearby in relation to the context.
    Look, there is the car we were looking for.
    Mira, ahí está el auto que buscábamos.

    Etymology

    It comes from Old Spanish and has remained in use to designate locations.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is there
    it refers to the exact location of an object or person.
    está allí
    here it comes
    it indicates that someone or something is approaching.
    ahí viene
    stay there
    it means to remain in a specific place.
    quedarse ahí

    Related Words

    here
    Indicates a place close to the speaker.
    aquí
    there
    Denotes a place that is farther compared to 'ahí'.
    allí
    over there
    Used to refer to a direction or unspecified place.
    allá

    Slang Meanings

    Euphemism to point out someone who makes a mistake.
    No, don't do it there, that's not done.
    No, no lo hagas ahí, eso no se hace.
    To indicate that something is obvious.
    That's there, you can't ignore it.
    Eso está ahí, no lo puedes ignorar.