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    Ahí (en. There)

    /aˈi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates a place not far from the speaker or the listener.
    The book is there on the table.
    El libro está ahí sobre la mesa.
    Used to indicate a specific moment in time.
    That’s when I decided to change jobs.
    Ahí fue cuando decidí cambiar de trabajo.
    It is used to emphasize a statement.
    There you have the reason for my anger.
    Ahí tienes la razón de mi enojo.

    Etymology

    The term 'there' comes from the Latin 'adiu', which means 'to this place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    here we go
    It expresses that progress is being made.
    ahí vamos
    it isn’t there
    It indicates that something is not found in an expected place.
    no está ahí
    that’s when I realize
    Recognizing something at a specific moment.
    ahí me doy cuenta

    Related Words

    here
    Refers to a place close to the speaker.
    aquí
    there
    Indicates a place distant from both the speaker and the listener.
    allí
    now
    Refers to the present moment.
    ahora

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the zone or on topic.
    That joke was really good, it was right there.
    Ese chiste fue muy bueno, estaba justo ahí.
    To indicate that something is clear or evident.
    Don't play dumb, there is the answer.
    No te hagas el tonto, ahí está la respuesta.