Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Spanish (Latin America). Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): disculpe |
| Can you show me?: ¿Me puede mostrar? |
| I'm lost: estoy perdido |
| I'm not from here: no soy de aquí |
| Can I help you?: ¿Le puedo ayudar? |
| Can you help me?: ¿Me puede ayudar? |
| It's near here: está cerca de aquí |
| It's far from here: está lejos de aquí |
| Go straight: vaya derecho |
| Turn left: gire a la izquierda |
| Turn right: gire a la derecha |
| One moment please!: ¡un momento por favor! |
| Come with me!: ¡venga conmigo! |
| How can I get to the museum? : ¿Cómo llego al museo? |
| How long does it take to get there?: ¿En cuanto tiempo se llega? |
| Downtown (city center): centro |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: cerca | |
| Far: lejos | |
| Right: derecha | |
| Left: izquierda |
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| Straight: derecho | |
| There: allí | |
| Here: aquí | |
| To walk: caminar |
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| To drive: manejar | |
| To turn: dar vuelta | |
| Traffic light: semáforo |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Spanish (Latin America). If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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