How to Say "left-hand side" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “left-hand side” is “izquierda” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Gira a la izquierda en la siguiente calle.
Turn left at the next street.
La farmacia está a la izquierda del supermercado.
The pharmacy is to the left of the supermarket.
Escribe con la mano izquierda.
She writes with her left hand.
Always Feminine
When talking about the direction 'left', always use the feminine 'la izquierda', even if you aren't mentioning a specific object.
Using 'a la'
To say 'to the left', combine the word 'a' (to) with 'la izquierda'. For example: 'Mira a la izquierda'.
Confusing with 'left behind'
Mistake: “He izquierda mi paraguas.”
Correction: He dejado mi paraguas. 'Izquierda' is only for the direction, not for leaving things behind.
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