there

S1 W1

BrE /ðeə/ AmE /ðer/

adverb / pronoun en → es

1 PLACE [adverb] A1

used to refer to a place or position that is not here

allí, ahí

  • there + noun

Collocations there and back · there and then

  • There is a park near here.

    Allí hay un parque cerca.

2 EXISTENCE [there + be] A1

used to say that something exists or happens in a place or situation

hay, existe

  • there is/are

Collocations there are many opportunities · there is no need

  • There are some problems with the plan.

    Hay algunos problemas con el plan.

3 DIRECTION [adverb] A2

used to show where something is going or coming from

hacia allí, hacia ahí

  • there + noun

Collocations go there · come here and there

  • He went there to study.

    Él fue allí para estudiar.

4 EMPHASIS [adverb] B1

used for emphasis, especially after a verb or adjective

allí está, ahí está

  • there + be
  • There you go!

    ¡Ahí estás!

4 DISTANCE [adverb] B1

used to indicate a distance or amount of time

a allí, a ahí

  • there + noun
  • There is still time to change your mind.

    Aún hay tiempo para cambiar de opinión.

5 STATE [adverb] B1

used to indicate a state or condition

allí está, ahí está

  • there + be
  • There is no point in arguing.

    No tiene sentido discutir.

6 LOCATION [adverb] B1

used to indicate a location or position

allí, ahí

  • there + noun
  • There is a book on the table.

    Hay un libro en la mesa.

7 REFERENCE [adverb] B2

used to refer back to something previously mentioned

allí, ahí

  • there + noun
  • There is a problem with the system.

    Hay un problema con el sistema.