izquierdo
“izquierdo” means “left” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
left
Also: left-hand
📝 In Action
Mi coche está en el carril izquierdo.
A1My car is in the left lane.
La puerta izquierda no cierra bien.
A1The left door doesn't close well.
Necesitas girar a la calle izquierda.
A2You need to turn onto the left street.
left side
Also: left hand
📝 In Action
Me duele el izquierdo después de cargar las cajas.
A2My left side/hand hurts after carrying the boxes.
Hay un rasguño en el izquierdo de la mesa.
B1There is a scratch on the left side of the table.
left-wing
Also: leftist
📝 In Action
El movimiento izquierdo ha ganado mucha fuerza.
B2The left-wing movement has gained a lot of strength.
El candidato más izquierdo sorprendió a todos.
C1The most leftist candidate surprised everyone.
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Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'izquierdo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Traces back to Vulgar Latin *scaevarus*, derived from Latin *scaevus*, meaning 'left' or 'awkward.' It was heavily influenced by the Basque word *ezker* (left), showing a fascinating blend of languages in the Iberian Peninsula.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'izquierdo' and 'izquierda'?
'Izquierdo' is the masculine form (used for words like 'pie' or 'lado'). 'Izquierda' is the feminine form (used for words like 'mano' or 'puerta'). 'La izquierda' can also be used as a noun meaning 'the left side' or, politically, 'the Left'.
How do I say 'turn left'?
The most common phrase is 'Gira a la izquierda.' You use 'la izquierda' (the feminine noun form) here, which acts like an adverbial phrase meaning 'to the left.'