Spanish Direction Phrases
Master 17 essential Spanish phrases for directions with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish directions Phrases
Navigate Spanish-speaking cities with confidence using essential direction vocabulary. Learn to ask for and understand directions, describe locations, and find your way using Spanish phrases.
When to Use These Phrases
Start with "Disculpe" or "Perdón" to get attention politely. Use "¿Dónde está...?" for locations. Understand key words: derecha (right), izquierda (left), recto/derecho (straight), cerca (near), lejos (far).
Learning Tips for directions Phrases
- Learn landmarks vocabulary: esquina (corner), semáforo (traffic light), cruce (crossroads)
- Practice ordinal numbers for street blocks: primera, segunda, tercera
- Understand "cuadras" (blocks - Latin America) vs "manzanas" (blocks - Spain)
- Use maps apps, but learn phrases for when technology fails
Essential directions Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for directions situations
Go straight ahead
Spanish: Sigue todo recto
How do I get to...?
Spanish: ¿Cómo llego a...?
How far is it?
Spanish: ¿A qué distancia está?
How long does it take to get to...?
Spanish: ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar a...?
I am lost
Spanish: Estoy perdido / perdida
I would like a map
Spanish: Quisiera un mapa, por favor.
Complete List of directions Phrases
Go straight ahead
Sigue todo recto
How do I get to...?
¿Cómo llego a...?
How far is it?
¿A qué distancia está?
How long does it take to get to...?
¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar a...?
I am lost
Estoy perdido / perdida
I would like a map
Quisiera un mapa, por favor.
Is it far from here?
¿Está lejos de aquí?
Turn left
Gira a la izquierda
turn right
Gira a la derecha
Where are the fitting rooms?
¿Dónde están los probadores?
Where is the airport?
¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?
Where is the bathroom?
¿Dónde está el baño?
Where is the bus stop?
¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?
where is the embassy
¿Dónde está la embajada?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?
Where is the police station?
¿Dónde está la estación de policía?
Where is the train station?
¿Dónde está la estación de tren?
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish directions Phrases
How do you ask for directions in Spanish?
"¿Dónde está...?" (Where is...?), "¿Cómo llego a...?" (How do I get to...?), "¿Por dónde se va a...?" (Which way to...?), "¿Está cerca de aquí?" (Is it near here?), "¿Está lejos?" (Is it far?).
What are basic direction words in Spanish?
Derecha (right), izquierda (left), recto/derecho (straight), atrás (back), adelante (forward), arriba (up), abajo (down), cerca (near), lejos (far), al lado de (next to), frente a (in front of), detrás de (behind).
How do you give directions in Spanish?
"Sigue recto" (Go straight), "Gira/Dobla a la derecha/izquierda" (Turn right/left), "En la esquina" (At the corner), "Cruza la calle" (Cross the street), "Está a dos cuadras" (It's two blocks away), "Verás..." (You'll see...).
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