Now with the rise of technology is easy to communicate with people who speak different languages throughout a bunch of different apps, however, you never know when you’ll be left with no signal, or a dead battery. For this reason, is important to at least know some useful words and expressions in Spanish that will keep you out of trouble and frustrating situations.
Here´s a list with the most useful words to ask for directions:
English | Spanish |
Excuse me | Perdone/a |
I got lost | Estoy perdido |
Can you help me? | ¿Puede ayudarme? |
How do I get to…? | ¿Cómo llego a…? |
Where is the…? | ¿Dónde está el…? |
Is this the right way? | ¿Este es el camino correcto? |
Is it far? | ¿Está lejos? |
Can you show me on the map? | ¿Me lo puede mostrar en el mapa? |
I am looking for… | Estoy buscando… |
Go straight on | Siga todo recto |
Turn around | Dé la vuelta |
Cross the road | Cruce la calle |
About 10 minutes on foot | A unos diez minutos caminando |
Pavement / sidewalk | La acera/banqueta |
Near to | Cerca de |
Opposite of | Enfrente de |
Next to | Al lado de |
in front of | Delante de |
Left | Izquierda |
Right | Derecha |
By foot/ car/ Bus | A pie/ en carro/ en autobús |
Cardinal points
English | Spanish |
North | Norte |
South | Sur |
East | Este |
West | Oeste |
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