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Questions & Answers about ¿La mesa está aquí?
Why do we use está instead of es in this sentence?
What does aquí mean, and how does it relate to allí?
Aquí is a locative adverb that means "here" (close to the speaker). We use it to ask if the table is in our current location. If you wanted to ask if the table was "there" (further away from the speaker), you would use the word allí instead.
Why are the words in the same order as a regular sentence instead of starting with the verb?
Why are there accent marks on está and aquí?
Accent marks tell you which part of the word gets the strongest stress when you speak. For both está and aquí, the accent shows that you emphasize the final syllable. The accent on está is especially important because without it, the word esta means "this" (as in "this table"), which would completely change the meaning!