The Directions in Spanish
Las direcciones en español son muy útiles para orientarse. Es importante recordar que 'izquierda' y 'derecha' se refieren a los lados, mientras que 'norte', 'sur', 'este' y 'oeste' indican las posiciones cardinales. Una buena manera de recordar estas palabras es asociarlas con un mapa.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the directions in a real Spanish conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| left | izquierda | ees-kee-er-da | |
| right | derecha | deh-reh-cha | |
| straight | recto | rek-toh | |
| up | arriba | ah-ree-ba | |
| down | abajo | ah-bah-ho | |
| north | norte | nor-teh | |
| south | sur | soor | |
| east | este | es-teh | |
| west | oeste | oh-es-teh | |
| near | cerca | ser-ka | |
| far | lejos | leh-hos |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the directions in Spanish?
In Spanish, the directions are: izquierda, derecha, recto, arriba, abajo, norte, sur, este, oeste, cerca, lejos. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the directions in Spanish?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.