How do you say "right" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "la derecha". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
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Directions: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Directions while travelling?
24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Directions" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.
Words & phrases
- „la derecha" — right
- „la izquierda" — left
- „derecho / recto" — straight ahead
- „la esquina" — the corner
- „la cuadra" — the block
- „la calle" — the street
- „la avenida" — the main road / avenue
- „cerca" — near / nearby
- „lejos" — far away
- „aquí / acá" — here
- „allí / allá" — there
- „enfrente de" — opposite
- „al lado de" — next to / beside
- „detrás de" — behind
- „entre" — between
- „la dirección" — the address
- „el mapa" — the map
- „¿Dónde está la escuela?" — Where's the school?
- „¿Dónde queda el hostal?" — Where's the hostel?
- „¿Cómo llego al centro?" — How do I get to the center?
- „¿Puede decirme cómo llegar?" — Can you tell me how to get there?
- „¿Dónde hay un cajero?" — Where is there an ATM?
- „¿Está lejos o cerca?" — Is it far or near?
- „¿A cuántas cuadras está?" — How many blocks away is it?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "left" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "la izquierda". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Directions while travelling?
For "Directions", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Directions vocabulary before the trip?
Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Directions" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.