Spanish grammar: adverbios de lugar

What this grammar point covers

Adverbios de lugar are Spanish words that tell you where something happens or where something or someone is located.

When to use it

Use adverbios de lugar in Spanish to describe the location of people, objects, or actions. They help answer questions like 'Where?' or give more detail about position or movement.

Key forms

• aquí
• allí
• ahí
• cerca
• lejos
• arriba
• abajo
• dentro
• fuera
• delante
• detrás
• encima
• debajo
• alrededor

Examples

Tips

• Some adverbios de lugar, like 'aquí' and 'allí', can be confusing. 'Aquí' means 'here' (close), 'allí' means 'there' (far).
• Remember that these words do not change for gender or number.
• Often, adverbios de lugar come after the verb or at the end of the sentence.