How to Say ‘That way / there’ in Spain Spanish
Por ahí
pohr ah-EE
[pohr ah-EE]
💬 Usage Tip: [ahí] often means not just [there] but [that way] or [through there], especially with [por]. Compare [por aquí] = [this way] and [por ahí] = [that way].
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[pohr]
through / by / that way
A preposition often used with places or directions; here it helps indicate route.
Por ahí se llega más rápido.
That way you get there faster.
ahí
[ah-EE]
there / that way
Refers to a place or direction near or around there, often somewhat vague.
No quiero pasar por ahí de noche.
I don't want to go through there at night.
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