Adverbs of place (los adverbios de lugar) tell us where an action happens or where something or someone is located, answering the question "¿dónde?". The main adverbs of place in Spanish are:

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The adverbs "aquí," "ahí," "allí," and "allá" are used to show the relative distance of an action or object. "Aquí" shows a close distance from the speaker and is equivalent to the English "here." "Ahí" shows a medium distance from the speaker which can be near the listener, while "allí" and "allá" show a farther distance from both speaker and listener. Here are some examples:

Depending on the verb, adverbs of place can also show direction. If the verb shows a static position, the adverb shows location. But if the verb indicates movement, the adverb shows direction of movement. Compare the examples:

Some adverbs combine with the preposition "a" to show the direction or destination of movement and answer the question "¿Adónde?" For example:

Here are some example sentences:

Adverbs of place typically come after the verb or after the direct object if there is one. When there are other adverbs in the sentence, the adverb of place typically comes after the adverb of manner and before the adverb of time. Check out the examples: