π§ Directions
Directions vocabulary helps you ask for locations, navigate cities, travel, find places, follow maps, and handle everyday Spanish conversations.
π’ Basic Directions Vocabulary
β¬
οΈ Left β Izquierda
ees-kee-ehr-dah
ees-kee-ehr-dah
β‘οΈ Right β Derecha
deh-reh-chah
deh-reh-chah
β¬οΈ Straight ahead β Todo recto
toh-doh rrehk-toh
toh-doh rrehk-toh
π Stop β Parar
pah-rahr
pah-rahr
π Location β UbicaciΓ³n
oo-bee-kah-see-ohn
oo-bee-kah-see-ohn
πΊοΈ Map β Mapa
mah-pah
mah-pah
π‘ Travel & Navigation Vocabulary
π¦ Traffic light β SemΓ‘foro
seh-mah-foh-roh
seh-mah-foh-roh
π£οΈ Street β Calle
kah-yeh
kah-yeh
ποΈ City center β Centro de la ciudad
sehn-troh deh lah see-oo-dahd
sehn-troh deh lah see-oo-dahd
πΆ To walk β Caminar
kah-mee-nahr
kah-mee-nahr
π Near β Cerca
sehr-kah
sehr-kah
π Far β Lejos
leh-hohs
leh-hohs
π΄ Advanced Directions Notes
π§ Directions vocabulary is essential for travel, maps, navigation, and finding places.
πΊοΈ Navigation vocabulary helps with asking questions and understanding routes.
πΆ Direction vocabulary is commonly used with transportation and travel vocabulary.
π Asking for directions is one of the most useful beginner Spanish conversation skills.
π¬ Common Direction Phrases
π ΒΏDΓ³nde estΓ‘ el hotel?
Where is the hotel?
Where is the hotel?
β¬
οΈ Gira a la izquierda.
Turn left.
Turn left.
β‘οΈ La tienda estΓ‘ a la derecha.
The store is on the right.
The store is on the right.
β¬οΈ Sigue todo recto.
Continue straight ahead.
Continue straight ahead.
π Example Sentences
π El restaurante estΓ‘ cerca.
The restaurant is nearby.
The restaurant is nearby.
π La estaciΓ³n estΓ‘ lejos.
The station is far away.
The station is far away.
π£οΈ La calle es muy larga.
The street is very long.
The street is very long.
πΆ Caminamos al centro de la ciudad.
We walk to the city center.
We walk to the city center.
π§ Quick Practice
1οΈβ£ Translate into Spanish:
β‘οΈ Right β __________
β‘οΈ Right β __________
2οΈβ£ Fill in the blank:
β¬ οΈ Gira a la ________.
β¬ οΈ Gira a la ________.
3οΈβ£ Match the direction word:
π Cerca β ?
π Lejos β ?
π£οΈ Calle β ?
π Cerca β ?
π Lejos β ?
π£οΈ Calle β ?
β
Answers
1οΈβ£ Derecha
2οΈβ£ izquierda
3οΈβ£ Near / Far / Street
1οΈβ£ Derecha
2οΈβ£ izquierda
3οΈβ£ Near / Far / Street