Adverb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Allí: there
allí
Pronunciation: ah-YEE (stress the capital letters)
Allí means “there” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: there
- How to say it: ah-YEE
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “allí” means and how to use it
Allí means “there,” a place away from the speaker. “Allá” is similar but suggests a farther place.
Examples with audio
- Mi casa está allí.My house is there.
- Allí hay un buen restaurante.There is a good restaurant there.
- ¿Ves a mi hermano allí?Do you see my brother over there?
Usage tip
The ll sounds like “y.” “Ahí” is for something near the listener. “Allí” and “allá” are for farther places.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “there” in Spanish?
“there” in Spanish is “allí.” It is pronounced ah-YEE, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “allí”?
Say ah-YEE. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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