Meaning
Used to indicate a direction.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'por aquí' is used constantly in daily navigation. Mexicans often prefer 'por acá' to 'por aquí'. Argentines use 'por acá' with a very specific intonation. Used very politely when guiding guests.
Use gestures
Always point when you say 'por aquí'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't use for destinations
If you are giving an address, don't use 'por aquí'. Use 'en' or 'a'.
Meaning
Used to indicate a direction.
Use gestures
Always point when you say 'por aquí'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't use for destinations
If you are giving an address, don't use 'por aquí'. Use 'en' or 'a'.
Regional variation
If you are in Mexico or Argentina, try 'por acá' to sound like a local.
Hospitality
Use it when welcoming someone into your home to show warmth.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Para ir al museo, es ______.
'Por aquí' is the correct phrase for directions.
Which is correct?
How do you say 'Do you live around here?'
Both 'por aquí' and 'por acá' are correct, but 'por aquí' is the standard.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Dónde está la salida? B: ______.
The speaker is answering a question about location.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are guiding a friend to your house.
You are guiding them to your immediate location.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesPara ir al museo, es ______.
'Por aquí' is the correct phrase for directions.
How do you say 'Do you live around here?'
Both 'por aquí' and 'por acá' are correct, but 'por aquí' is the standard.
A: ¿Dónde está la salida? B: ______.
The speaker is answering a question about location.
You are guiding a friend to your house.
You are guiding them to your immediate location.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
No, it is strictly for space.
It is a regional variation common in Latin America.
Don't use it! Use 'No sé' instead.
No, you can use it for driving too.
No, it is invariant.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
Not when giving directions.
They are synonyms, but 'acá' is more common in LatAm.
Only if you are currently in that city.
Yes, for office tours.
Por-ah-KEY.
Related Phrases
Por allá
contrastOver there
Por ahí
similarThat way
Pasar por
builds onTo pass through
Por aquí cerca
specialized formAround here nearby
