4.6.1: Direction Words in Spanish

Now let’s learn some basic words people use to give directions. Knowing this vocabulary is critical, not only if you want to give directions, but actually, if you want to understand what people in Spanish speaking countries say when they give you the answer to the question ¿Dónde está? that you learned in the previous episode. 

This is a vocabulary building exercise, so we’re going to say the word in English and in Spanish. All you have to do is repeat it out loud. Review this episode as many times as you need until you memorize them all. These words might be the difference between you getting lost or finding where you need to go when traveling in Spanish speaking countries. 

Let’s get started!  

¡Empecemos!

Straight.	Derecho.
Left.	Izquierda.
Right.	Derecha.
Continue straight.	Siga.
Turn.	Doble.
In front of.	Enfrente.
Until.	Hasta.
The end.	El final.
Corner.	Esquina.
Street.	Calle.
Avenue.	Avenida.
Highway.	Carretera.
City Blocks.	Cuadras.

Practice Exercises

You are in an Uber or a taxi and you need to give these directions.  ¿Cómo se dice?

English	Spanish
Straight
Turn
until the end
left
2 blocks
in front of (across from)
right
corner

 

Answers:  derecho, doble, hasta el final, izquierda, dos cuadras, en frente de, derecha, esquina 

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