Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Spanish. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): ¡Disculpe! / ¡Perdone! |
| Can you show me?: ¿Me lo enseña? |
| I'm lost: Estoy perdido |
| I'm not from here: No soy de aquí / Soy de fuera |
| Can I help you?: ¿Le puedo ayudar? |
| Can you help me?: ¿Me podría ayudar? |
| It's near here: Está cerca / Queda lejos |
| It's far from here: Está lejos / Queda lejos |
| Go straight: Vaya recto |
| 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 se va al museo? / ¿Cómo se llega al museo? |
| How long does it take to get there?: ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar ahí? |
| Downtown (city center): Centro / centro de la ciudad |
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: recto | |
| There: ahí | |
| Here: aquí | |
| To walk: andar / caminar |
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| To drive: conducir | |
| To turn: girar | |
| Traffic light: el semáforo |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Spanish. 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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