acá

How it is used in Bolivia

In Bolivia acá is very common for ‘here’, often heard alongside aquí.

Bolivians say “acá” more than “aquí” in casual talk.

In everyday Bolivian speech, 'acá' is heard far more often than 'aquí', both are correct, but 'acá' sounds more natural in the family's living room.

Learn it in a real situation

Rent an Apartment in Santa Cruz, Practical Spanish

Related words

• acá las cosas se hacen bien: around here things are done properly
• agilizar: to speed something up
• ahí vemos: we’ll see / we’ll sort it out
• ahorita: soon / in a bit (flexible)
• al día: up to date
• anticrético: Bolivian large-deposit housing arrangement

Guides that use this term

• An interrogation that means affection
• The read a brochure can't give you
• Introducing yourself without freezing
• A warm, short introduction