Spanish Phrases For Getting and Giving Directions

Spanish Phrases With Online Audio

It's important to be able to find your way around in a Spanish speaking environment. You need to know not only what questions to ask, but also which popular responses to expect back.



You also need to be able to tell someone how to get somewhere in Spanish.

The sentences below will give you what you need to give and get directions in Spanish.

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Spanish phrases for giving and getting directions

Dar vuelta a la derecha

Turn right.

Sometimes you'll hear "aqui a la derecha".

Dar vuelta a la izquierda.

Turn left.

Hasta la primera calle.

Up to the first street.

Por aqui.

This way.

Por ahi.

That way.

Alli esta.

There it is.

Todo derecho.

Straight ahead

I found this a little tricky because there's only a single letter of difference between this word for "straight" and the word for "right"--derecha. Listen carefully, and don't hesitate to ask the speaker to repeat.

hasta el semaforo.

up to the traffic signal.

As in English, you'll also hear speakers say "the light" -- la luz -- when referring to traffic signals.

A la esquina.

At the corner.

Sigame.

Follow me.

Estoy perdido.

I'm lost.

¿Donde esta el banco?

Where is the bank?

This question will be useful when you need to exchange money.