El libro está aquí.
English: The book is here.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Adverbios
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbios de lugar are Spanish words that tell you where something or someone is. They answer the question 'where?' in a sentence.
When to use it
Use adverbios de lugar in Spanish to say where a person, animal, or object is. They help describe position or location in space.
Key forms
- aquí
- allí
- ahí
- cerca
- lejos
- delante
- detrás
- encima
- debajo
- al lado
Examples
Mi amigo está allí.
English: My friend is there.
El gato duerme debajo de la mesa.
English: The cat sleeps under the table.
La escuela está cerca.
English: The school is nearby.
La silla está al lado de la ventana.
English: The chair is next to the window.
Tips
- Remember that 'aquí' means very close to you, 'ahí' is a little farther, and 'allí' is farther away.
- Some adverbs need 'de' to connect with another word, like 'debajo de la mesa'.
- Do not use articles (el, la) with adverbs alone, only when connecting to a noun.