Spanish grammar: adverbios de lugar

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

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.