Aqui e Ali: Localização Simples
here there location
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'here' for things you can touch and 'there' for things further away.
- Use 'here' for your current location: 'I am here.'
- Use 'there' for any other location: 'The book is there.'
- Place them after the verb or at the end: 'Sit here.'
Overview
here (aqui) ou there (lá)? Parece simples, mas essa pequena escolha diz muito sobre onde você está. Acerte isso e você soará muito mais natural em inglês. É uma das primeiras e mais úteis ferramentas para dizer às pessoas onde as coisas estão.Here e there são palavras super comuns em inglês. Elas são advérbios de lugar. Essa é uma maneira chique de dizer que elas nos dizem onde algo está.here. Se você tiver que andar para pegar, é there.a coisa naquele lugaro dia todo, o que não fica bem para ninguém.
How This Grammar Works
Heresignifica neste, para este, ou neste lugar (perto do falante).Theresignifica naquele, para aquele, ou naquele lugar (longe do falante).
here. Qualquer coisa que você possa ver no fundo de seu amigo está there.Here é sua bolha de espaço pessoal. There é tudo fora dela. A melhor parte?Here é sempre here, e there é sempre there.Come here, você está dizendo a alguém para se mover em sua direção.Put it there, você está dizendo para movê-lo para longe de você. É um sistema simples, mas é a base para dar e receber direções em inglês.Formation Pattern
here e there é que não há conjugação complexa. Você apenas usa a palavra. Veja como ela geralmente se encaixa em uma frase:
is/are + here/there.
The bookishere.
My friendsarethere.
here/there.
Iworkhere.
Shesitsthere.
Here/There + is/are + Sujeito.
Hereisthe bus!
Therearethe keys I was looking for!
When To Use It
here e there o dia todo, todos os dias. É fundamental.- Apontando coisas:
Your phone is
Ou, olhando do outro lado da rua,here.The restaurant is
there. - Dando direções simples: Em um Uber, você pode dizer:
You can stop
Para um amigo: "The party is at my house. I'll see youhere, thanks!there." - No telefone ou em uma mensagem de texto: Você не pode ver a outra pessoa, então
hereé a sua localização ethereé a localização dela. "It's sunnyhere. How is itthere?" - Em legendas de mídias sociais: Postando uma foto de suas férias?
Having an amazing time
Comentando na foto de viagem de um amigo:herein Paris!Wow, it looks beautiful
there! - Iniciando frases: Para entregar algo a alguém:
Para apontar algo acontecendo:Hereis your coffee.Therehe goes.
Onde?, here e there são seus melhores amigos. Eles são seu GPS básico para conversação.Common Mistakes
here e there como substantivos normais.- 1Adicionando preposições como
in,at, outo: Este é o erro nº 1.hereetherejá incluem a ideia deneste lugaroupara aquele lugar.
- ✗ Incorreto:
I am
at here. - ✓ Correto:
I am
here. - ✗ Incorreto: "Let's go
to there." - ✓ Correto: "Let's go
there."
Eu vou para para a loja.Você já disse
para! Apenas deixe para lá.- 1Confundindo-os: Isso é apenas uma questão de prática. Lembre-se: se você pode tocar, provavelmente é
here. Se você tem que apontar, provavelmente éthere.
- ✗ Incorreto: (Apontando para um prédio do outro lado da rua)
My office is
here. - ✓ Correto:
My office is
there.
here tem um 'H' de 'Hold' (segurar). Se você pode segurá-lo, é here. There tem um 'T' de 'That one' (aquele). Se é 'aquele lá', use there.Contrast With Similar Patterns
here e there às vezes podem ser confundidos com outras maneiras de falar sobre localização.Here/Therevs.This/That:Thisethatsão determinantes. Eles vêm *antes* de um substantivo.hereetheresão advérbios; eles geralmente vêm *depois* de um verbo. Você os usa de forma diferente.- Advérbio:
The book is
(Diz *onde* está)here. - Determinante:
(Diz *qual* livro)Thisbook is interesting. - Advérbio:
I live
(Diz *onde* você mora)there. - Determinante:
(Diz *qual* casa)Thathouse is big.
The book is this.Parece muito estranho. Você precisa de um substantivo depois de
this.Here you arevs.There you are: Estas são frases fixas com significados especiais.Here you are: Você diz isso quando entrega algo a alguém.Here you are, one pizza.
É como dizerAqui está a coisa que estou lhe dando.
There you are: Você diz isso quando finalmente encontra alguém ou algo que estava procurando.Ah,
Expressa alívio ou descoberta.there you are! I was looking for you.
Quick FAQ
Posso usar here e there para tempo?
Na verdade, не. Eles são para lugar. Você pode ouvir frases como
from here on out, mas essa é uma expressão idiomática mais avançada. Para o nível A0, atenha-se à localização.
over there é diferente de there?
over there adiciona um pouco mais de ênfase na distância. Sugere uma jornada, mesmo que pequena, como olhar através de uma sala.
The remote is there (na mesa). The remote is over there (do outro lado da sala, aff).
E quanto a right here ou right there?
Adicionar right torna a localização mais específica e precisa. "Don't move. Stay right here." Significa neste local *exato*. Adiciona ênfase, como um apontador laser para suas palavras.
As pessoas realmente dizem
Here is the bus?
Sim, com certeza! É muito comum quando algo que você está esperando chega.
Here is my friend now.ou
There goes my chance.Adiciona um pequeno comentário ao vivo à situação. É como se você fosse um narrador esportivo da sua própria vida.
Basic Sentence Structures
| Subject | Verb | Adverb | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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here
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I am in this place.
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You
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are
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there
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You are in that place.
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He
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is
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here
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He is near me.
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They
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are
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there
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They are away from me.
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It
|
is
|
here
|
The object is near.
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We
|
are
|
there
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We are at that location.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Here is
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Here's
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Here's your key.
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There is
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There's
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There's the bus.
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I am here
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I'm here
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I'm here now.
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Meanings
Words used to point out the location of a person, object, or event relative to the speaker.
Physical Proximity
Indicating a position near the speaker or the place where the speaker is currently located.
“Please come here.”
“It is very hot here.”
Physical Distance
Indicating a position away from the speaker, whether visible or not.
“Look over there!”
“The park is there, behind the school.”
Abstract/Metaphorical Presence
Referring to a point in a process, story, or life situation.
“We are here to help you.”
“There is no hope left.”
Reference Table
| Palavra | Significado | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|
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here
|
Neste lugar (perto de mim)
|
My phone is here.
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there
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Naquele lugar (longe de mim)
|
The bus stop is there.
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here
|
Indica chegada
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My friend is here!
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there
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Indica destino
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I need to go there.
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here
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Ao entregar algo
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Here you go!
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there
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Ao encontrar algo
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There it is!
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Espectro de formalidade
Would you mind coming here? (requesting presence)
Please come here. (requesting presence)
Get over here! (requesting presence)
Slide here real quick. (requesting presence)
Here vs. There: Sua Bússola de Localização
Perto de Você
- Here At this place
- Come here! Move to my location
- I'm here. I am at this spot
Longe de Você
- There At that place
- Go there! Move to that location
- It's there. It is at that spot
Here vs. There: Olhar Rápido
Escolhendo Here ou There
O lugar está perto de VOCÊ?
O movimento é na SUA direção?
Usos de Here & There
Por perto
- • My phone is here.
- • Come here, please.
Distante
- • The store is there.
- • Go over there.
Chegada
- • She is here now.
Destino
- • I go there daily.
Dar/Achar
- • Here's your pen.
- • There it is!
Exemplos por nível
I am here.
I am here.
The dog is there.
The dog is there.
Come here, please.
Come here, please.
Is my phone there?
Is my phone there?
It is very cold here in winter.
It is very cold here in winter.
Your shoes are over there by the door.
Your shoes are over there by the door.
I lived there for three years.
I lived there for three years.
Stop right there!
Stop right there!
Here is the information you requested.
Here is the information you requested.
I've been there, I know how it feels.
I've been there, I know how it feels.
There you go, all finished!
There you go, all finished!
We need to get there by 8 PM.
We need to get there by 8 PM.
Here comes the rain again.
Here comes the rain again.
There is no point in arguing about it.
There is no point in arguing about it.
Neither here nor there.
Neither here nor there.
I'll be there for you if you need anything.
I'll be there for you if you need anything.
Herein lies the fundamental problem with the theory.
Herein lies the fundamental problem with the theory.
There exists a significant gap in the research.
There exists a significant gap in the research.
The solution is right there in front of us.
The solution is right there in front of us.
Having been there myself, I can attest to the difficulty.
Having been there myself, I can attest to the difficulty.
The 'there-ness' of the object is what defines its reality.
The 'there-ness' of the object is what defines its reality.
Here, the author shifts the narrative perspective.
Here, the author shifts the narrative perspective.
There but for the grace of God go I.
There but for the grace of God go I.
The implications are neither here nor there in the grand scheme.
The implications are neither here nor there in the grand scheme.
Fácil de confundir
Learners use 'here' as an object instead of a location.
Mixing up 'There is a cat' (existence) with 'The cat is there' (location).
Learners try to say 'I am at here' like 'I am at home'.
Erros comuns
I go to there.
I go there.
The book is in here.
The book is here.
I am there.
I am here.
Here is it.
Here it is.
I like here.
I like it here.
Is there your car?
Is that your car there?
Put it to there.
Put it there.
Here comes it.
Here it comes.
I will be here for you.
I will be there for you.
There is no point of going.
There is no point in going.
Neither here or there.
Neither here nor there.
Padrões de frases
I am ___.
The ___ is over there.
Is it ___?
Here is your ___.
Real World Usage
I'm here! Where are you?
To eat here or take away?
I am here to apply for the manager position.
Is the museum there, across the bridge?
Wish you were here! 🌴
Please leave the documents there on my desk.
Pense na sua posição
It is here!Não confunda com 'Hear'
I hear you are here.
'Over There' para dar ênfase
The restrooms are over there.
Educação ao dar direções
The exit is there, please.
Ação na sua direção
Bring it here, please.
Smart Tips
Just say 'I'm here!' It's the most natural way to announce your arrival.
Use 'over there' instead of just 'there'. It sounds much more descriptive.
Say 'Here you go' or 'Here it is'.
Remember: 'This' is the thing, 'Here' is the spot.
Pronúncia
The 'h' in Here
The 'h' is always pronounced clearly with a breath of air.
The 'th' in There
This is a voiced 'th'. Your tongue should touch your top teeth and vibrate.
Pointing Emphasis
It's ↗THERE.
Rising intonation on 'there' helps the listener find the object.
Memorize
Mnemônico
H-E-R-E is where I am; T-H-E-R-E is where I am not (it has 'the' + 're').
Associação visual
Imagine a circle around your feet. Everything inside the circle is 'here'. Everything outside the circle, where you have to point your finger, is 'there'.
Rhyme
Near is here, far is there. Use them both with extra care!
Story
I am sitting 'here' on my chair. My friend is 'there' across the room. I throw a ball from 'here' to 'there'. Now the ball is 'there' with my friend.
Word Web
Desafio
Look around your room. Point to 5 things and say 'It is here' or 'It is there' out loud.
Notas culturais
Pointing with the index finger while saying 'there' is common but can be considered rude if pointing directly at a person for a long time.
The phrase 'There you are' is frequently used when giving something to someone, similar to 'Here you go'.
The phrase 'I'm out of here' is a very common informal way to say you are leaving immediately.
Both words come from Old English: 'her' (in this place) and 'thær' (in that place).
Iniciadores de conversa
Are you here for work or for a holiday?
Is there a good restaurant near your house?
Have you ever been to London? What did you do there?
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
The keys are ____ on the table.
Find and fix the mistake:
The cat is over here, by the door (apontando para o outro lado da sala).
Escolha a opção certa:
Traduza para o inglês: 'O livro está lá.'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Score: /4
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesI am standing ___ in my kitchen.
Look at that bird over ___!
Find and fix the mistake:
Please come to here.
is / phone / your / there
1. Inside your hand, 2. Across the street
___, this is for you.
I love it ___ in Paris! (You are in Paris now)
Which sentence is correct?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesPlease put your bag ____, next to the chair.
The concert is here, in that big stadium (longe daqui).
Escolha a frase correta:
Traduza para o inglês: 'Venha aqui, por favor.'
Organize as palavras para formar a frase:
Combine as palavras com seu uso típico:
I can see the mountains from ____.
He said, 'I will meet you here at the airport in London' (quem fala está em Nova York).
Organize a frase:
Traduza para o inglês: 'Eu coloco minha mochila aqui.'
The remote control is always ____ when I need it.
Qual frase usa 'here' ou 'there' corretamente?
Score: /12
Perguntas frequentes (8)
No, you should never use `at` or `to` with `here`. Simply say `I am here`.
`There` is general. `Over there` is more specific and usually implies you are pointing at something you can see.
Always say `Here it is`. We only put the noun after the verb, like `Here is the bus`. Pronouns always come first.
Not always. It can mean a point in time or a situation, like `Here is where the story gets interesting`.
Yes, you can say `He is there` to describe a person's location.
It's an idiom! It means 'You've done it' or 'Here is what you wanted'.
No, they are adverbs and never change. They stay the same for one person or many people.
It means something is not important or not relevant to the current discussion.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
aquí / ahí / allí
English 'there' covers both 'ahí' and 'allí'.
ici / là
In modern French, 'là' is often used for both 'here' and 'there'.
hier / dort
German 'da' is very flexible and can mean both here and there depending on context.
koko / soko / asoko
English doesn't have a specific word for 'near the listener' (soko).
huna / hunaka
Arabic can add suffixes for even greater distance.
zhèlǐ / nàlǐ
Chinese literally builds the words from 'this' and 'that'.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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