Meaning
here
In a sentence
Aspetta qua, torno subito con il caffè.
Wait here, I'll be right back with the coffee.
Sei già qua o stai ancora arrivando?
Are you already here, or are you still on your way?
Non ho mai visto tanta gente qua.
I've never seen so many people here.
Usage notes
- Use 'qua' for 'here' when emphasizing location near the speaker, unlike 'qui' which is neutral.
- Avoid mixing up 'qua' and 'là'—'qua' is closer, 'là' is farther away.
- Common in informal speech, especially in Northern Italy; 'qui' is more universal.