How to Say "toward" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “toward” is “hacia” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Caminamos hacia la playa.
We are walking toward the beach.
Mira hacia arriba.
Look upwards.
El coche se dirige hacia el norte.
The car is heading toward the north.
Hacia vs. A
'Hacia' means 'toward' and talks about the general direction of movement. 'A' means 'to' and usually focuses on the final destination. 'Voy hacia la tienda' means you're going in the store's direction, while 'Voy a la tienda' means the store is your goal.
Confusing Direction with an End Point
Mistake: “Conduje hacia la ciudad y paré.”
Correction: This isn't wrong, but if the city was your final limit, it's clearer to use 'hasta'. 'Conduje hasta la ciudad' (I drove as far as the city). Use 'hacia' for the direction, and 'hasta' for the boundary.
Other Meanings of “hacia”
“hacia” can also mean:
- e.g., toward the end of the year(A2)
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