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Descubre los adverbios de lugar: reglas de colocación, usos prácticos y ejemplos para indicar dónde ocurre una acción en español. Vocabulario clave y estructuras simples.

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Discover place adverbs: placement rules, practical uses, and examples to indicate where an action occurs in Spanish. Key vocabulary and simple structures.

Adverbs of place tell us where an action happens and help make descriptions more precise. They are useful for giving directions, setting scenes, and adding detail to stories.

Common Place Adverbs

Place adverbs can be short words like here and there or longer phrases that specify location more exactly. They often come after the verb or at the end of the sentence.

Here

Use here to indicate a location close to the speaker. It can refer to the current place or to an imagined point near the speaker.

Fill in the BlankThe keys are(here).

The keys are here.

The keys are ___ (place adverb).

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There

Use there to point to a place away from the speaker, either physically or in relation to the listener. It can refer to a specific spot or a general area.

Fill in the BlankIs the package(there)?

Is the package there?

Is the package ___ (place adverb)?

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Nearby

Nearby means close to a certain place but not necessarily right at it. It often implies short distance within view or easy reach.

Which adverb would best complete this sentence? 'There's a park ___ where we can picnic.'

nearby

next to

away

everywhere

Opposite

Opposite indicates a position facing or directly across from something else. It is often used for buildings, streets, or objects.

Fill in the BlankThe bank is(opposite) the post office.

The bank is opposite the post office.

The bank is ___ (opposite) the post office.

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Next to

Next to means immediately beside something or someone. It shows adjacency and is commonly used in both physical and figurative contexts.

Fill in the BlankShe sat(next to) me on the bench.

She sat next to me on the bench.

She sat ___ (next to) me on the bench.

Behind

Behind marks a location at the back of something relative to a reference point. It can be used for tangible places or more abstract positions.

Which adverb best fits this idea: 'at the back of a building'

nearby

behind

next to

opposite

Inside

Inside denotes a location within an enclosed space. It contrasts with outside and is used for buildings, containers, and areas.

Fill in the BlankThe documents are(inside) the drawer.

The documents are inside the drawer.

The documents are ___ (inside) the drawer.

Outside

Outside means not within a boundary or enclosure. It refers to the external area relative to a place like a building, room, or object.

Which sentence uses 'outside' correctly?

Leave the packages outside the door.

The children are playing outside the school.

She put the letter outside the envelope.

The files are outside the drawer.

Away

Away indicates distance from a point and often implies movement or separation. It can be paired with other adverbs for emphasis.

Choose the adverb that best completes the sentence: 'He walked ___ after the meeting.'

inside

away

here

next to

Everywhere

Everywhere means in all places or locations without restriction. It is used for broad distribution or presence.

Fill in the BlankWe looked(everywhere) but couldn't find the keys.

We looked everywhere but couldn't find the keys.

We looked ___ (everywhere) but couldn't find the keys.

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Vocabulary

	English Word(s)	English Word(s)
	here	there
	nearby	opposite
	next to	behind
	inside	outside
	away	everywhere

Expressions

Short set phrases with place adverbs often function as fixed expressions or idiomatic uses. They can be used for directions, emphasis, or habitual references.

Position in Sentences

Place adverbs usually follow the main verb, come at the end of the sentence, or appear after objects for clarity. They can also begin a sentence for emphasis or to set the scene.

After the Verb

When an adverb of place follows the verb directly, it modifies where the action occurs and keeps the sentence natural and concise.

End of Sentence

Placing the adverb at the end is the most common position and places the spatial information clearly after the action and any objects.

After the Object

If there is a direct object, the place adverb can come immediately after it to show that the location relates to the action affecting that object.

Sentence-initial

Starting a sentence with a place adverb sets the spatial context upfront and can guide the listener's attention or organize information.

Summary

Adverbs of place specify where actions happen and enrich descriptions by adding spatial detail. Learn common adverbs and practice placing them after the verb, at the sentence end, or after the object. Use short adverbs for general location and expressions for more precise or habitual references.