Aquí vs Allí vs Ahí – Here vs There vs Over There

Use aquí to refer to a place very near the speaker, often literally at hand or immediately beside them. Think of something you could touch or show by pointing down.

Use allí to indicate a place more distant from both the speaker and listener, often out of reach or at some noticeable distance. It signals "over there" relative to the conversation.

Use ahí for an intermediate position, often near the listener or a short distance from the speaker. It can mark a spot that is not as close as aquí but not as far as allí, and is frequently used in practical contexts.

In short, use aquí for very nearby locations relative to the speaker, ahí for intermediate spots often near the listener, and allí for more distant places. Switching them changes the perceived distance and focus in the conversation.