Adverbio

Overview

An adverb is a word or expression that generally modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a determiner, a clause, a preposition, or a sentence.

Demonstratives

The English word here is expressed as both aquí and acá. Aquí usually refers to a more exact location than acá. In Latin America, acá is often used regardless of precision.

The English word there is expressed as ahí. This word refers to people or things nearby but not immediately within reach.

The English phrase over there is expressed as both allí and allá. Allí usually refers to a more exact location than allá. In Latin America, allá is often used regardless of precision.

Special Cases

Siquiera

Translates to at least. In negative phrases, it may translate to even.

Ya

• With respect to the past, ya translates to already.
  • Son las dos ya translates to It is 2 o'clock already.