Meaning
La expresión «I’m at» en inglés se utiliza para indicar la ubicación o posición de una persona. Es una forma de decir dónde se encuentra alguien en un momento específico. Por ejemplo, cuando alguien dice «I’m at the park», está diciendo que está en el parque.
Usos comunes de «I’m at»:
En resumen, «I’m at» se utiliza para especificar dónde se encuentra alguien en un momento dado, y es muy útil para dar o pedir indicaciones sobre ubicaciones.
Today's Sentences
- I’m at the gym.
- I’m at the park.
- I’m at the airport.
- I’m at the coffee shop.
- I’m at the supermarket.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m at the gym.
Situation 1
Whereabouts are you?
I’m at the gym.
When will you be done?
I wanna have dinner ready.
Quiero tener la cena lista.
I’ll be home in an hour.
Situation 2
Do you wanna come over to watch the game?
Actually, I’m at the gym.
Really?
Come over when you’re done!
¡Ven cuando termines!
Sure.
02
I’m at the park.
Situation 1
I need a ride to the mall.
I’m at the park though.
I’ll just take the bus then.
If I wasn’t here, I’d give you a ride.
Maybe next time.
Quizás la próxima vez.
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
Estaré en casa en 10 minutos.
03
I’m at the airport.
Situation 1
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I’m at the airport already.
Really?
I could’ve given you a ride.
Pude haberte dado un ride.
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
Quizás puedas ayudarme a volver a casa cuando regrese.
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
De hecho, estoy a punto de abordar.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
¡Que tengas un buen viaje!
Let’s try to meet up when I’m in town next time.
04
I’m at the coffee shop.
Situation 1
I’ve been trying to call you for the past 30 minutes.
I’m at the coffee shop.
Sorry, I should have checked my phone.
Lo siento, debería haber revisado mi teléfono.
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
Estoy en camino ahora mismo.
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
¿Qué tan lejos estás?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
Entonces, tomaré una mesa.
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
¿Necesitas algo?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
Situation 2
Are you busy?
I needed some groceries so I’m at the supermarket.
Really?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come over for dinner.
Te iba a preguntar si querías venir a cenar.
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
Voy a omitir la leche y solo conseguiré algunas verduras.
Writer's Note
"I'm at/ I'm in/ I'm on"
Using the word "at" helps tell someone your specific point or location. The examples shown above refer to a specific location such as the gym, park, airport, coffee shop, supermarket. The difference between "at" and "in" is that "in" generally refers to larger, more general areas. "In" can also refer to physically being in something like a car.
Let's compare some "at" and "in" examples.
- I'm in the lobby.
- He's living in Munich.
- The sweaters are in the bottom drawer.
- The library books are in the tote bag.
- We're in the parking lot looking for the car.
Using the word "on" means literally being on a surface of something or refers to a specific day, time, special occasion.
- I'm on the boat.
- He's meeting me on Thursday.
- We're leaving for Milan on September 27th.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, March 12th.
- She's sitting on the bleachers watching the basketball game.