Aquí vs Allí vs Ahí

Use aquí to refer to a place very close to the speaker, often literally "this spot" or "right here." It signals immediate proximity.

Use allí to point to a place more distant from both the speaker and listener, roughly "that place over there." It marks a farther location.

Use ahí for an intermediate position, often near the listener or a short distance from the speaker. It can signal "that spot" relative to the addressee.

Use aquí for very near the speaker, ahí for nearby or near the listener, and allí for more distant places. Short sentences and real-world pointing help cement the differences.

Practice switching these words in real situations: point to an object, ask where something is, and notice whether the item is within reach aquí, slightly away ahí, or farther off allí. Short dialogues and physical gestures speed up learning.