Allí
Example: La tienda está allí, justo al final de la calle.
Definition
"Allí" is an adverb used to indicate a specific place that is farther from the speaker but still within sight or known location. It is commonly used to refer to a position or place, as in the example phrase, 'La tienda está allí, justo al final de la calle.'
Etymology
The word "allí" comes from Latin roots, possibly from 'ad illac,' meaning 'to that place.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote a place at some distance but clearly identified. Did you know? Its usage helps distinguish between nearby locations ('aquí') and those farther away ('allí').
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"Allí" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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