20 Spanish words for asking directions
20 Spanish words worth knowing, picked from the topics Politeness and small talk, Town and public places, Connectors and prepositions and translated into English.
Directions 20 words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| perdone | excuse me |
| podría usted | could you |
| preguntar el camino | to ask the way |
| calle | street |
| plaza | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| cruce | crossroads |
| semáforo | traffic light |
| rotonda | roundabout |
| cruzar | to cross |
| al lado de | next to |
| enfrente de | opposite |
| cerca de | near |
| lejos de | far from |
| hasta | untilPreposition, followed by a noun |
| delante de | in front ofPosition in space, ahead of |
| detrás de | behind |
| centro urbano | city centre |
| estación de tren | train station |
| parada de autobús | bus stop |
| muchas gracias | thank you very much |
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