How to ask and give directions in Spanish?

 

 

Understanding, asking and giving directions to other people when we are in a country where Spanish is spoken is something very useful and necessary.

 

It is very common to be in a new place and lose or not know how to find a specific place.

Therefore, this post will help you to ask for directions if necessary, understand the addresses that other people tell you and also be able to give another person directions on how to get to a place. Are you ready? Ahead!

 

 

To ask for directions:

 

 

(You form) ⬇️

 

– Excuse me / excuse me, could you tell me how to get to… (Prado Museum)?

– Excuse me / sorry, how are you going to… (Prado Museum)?

– Excuse me / excuse me, where is … (El Retiro Park)?

 

(Form you)  ⬇️

 

 

– Excuse me / sorry, how can I go to … (Puerta del Sol)?

– Sorry / sorry, is the Plaza Mayor far from here?

– Excuse me / sorry, to go to the street … (Gran Vía)?

 

 

To understand and give directions:

 

 

Introduction ⬇️

 

– Yes look (you) / look (you) , it’s very easy … + directions

– Well, it’s a bit far … + directions

– Yes of course, it’s very close … + directions

 

 

Addresses (form you) ⬇️

 

 

– FOLLOW → Continue (all) straight on the street until … (the traffic light, the crossing, the park, the end, the square, Rioja street etc.)

– GO → Go down the street / avenue… (Rioja)

– CONTINUE → Continue along the street / avenue… (p. 12)

– ROTATE → Turn right / left.

– TORCER → Twist to the right / to the left.

 

– CROSS → Crossing … (the park, the street, etc.)

– COGER → Take the… (first, second, third etc.) street on the right / left.

– TAKE → Take the … (first, second, third etc.) street on the right / left.

 

 

Addresses (form you) ⬇️

 

 

– FOLLOW → Continue straight on the street until … (the traffic light, the crossing, the park, the end, the square, Rioja street etc.)

– GO → Go for …

– CONTINUE → Continue on …

– ROTATE → Turn right / left.

– TORCER → Twist to the right / to the left.

– CROSS → Cross … (the park, the bridge, etc.)

– COGER → Take the… (first, second, third etc.) street on the right / left.

– TAKE → Take the … (first, second, third etc.) street to the right / left.

 

Now, we leave you the audio of the dialogue to be able to practice pronunciation as many times as you need ??:

 

 

Here are some vocabulary clarifications :

 

• Disculpe/perdona = Excuse me
• Fácil = easy
• Lejos = far
• Cerca = close
• Seguir = to continue
• Ir = to go
• Continuar = to continue
• Girar = to turn
• Torcer = to turn
• Cruzar = to cross
• Coger = to take
• Tomar = to take
• Calle = street
• Avenida = avenue
• Semáforo = traffic lights
• Cruce = crossing
• Parque = park
• Puente = bridge
• El final = the end
• Plaza = square
• A la derecha = on the right
• A la izquierda = on the left
• Primera, segunda, tercera etc. = first, second, third etc.

 

Si sigues leyendo, puedes ver la traducción de como pedir y dar direcciones:

 

 

Ask for directions ⬇️

 

 

– Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to…(Museo del Prado)?

– Excuse me, how do I find the…(Museo del Prado)?

– Excuse me, where is the…(Parque El Retiro)?

– Excuse me, can you tell me where… (la Puerta del Sol)… is, please?

– Excuse me, is la Plaza Mayor far away from here?

 

 

Understand and give directions:

 

 

Introduction ⬇️

 

 

– Yes, look it’s very easy… + directions

– Well,  it’s a bit far from here… + directions

– Yes, of course. It’s very close… + directions

 

 

Directions ⬇️

 

 

– CONTINUE → Continue straight along the street until… (the traffic light, the cross, the park, the end, the square, Rioja street etc.)

– GO → Go down the street / the avenue…

– TURN → Turn right / left.

– CROSS → Cross…(the park, the bridge, etc.)

– TAKE → Take the…(first, second, third etc.) street to the right / to the left.

 

Si te fijas, en inglés es mucho más sencillo porque solo existe una forma verbal y menos opciones de verbos.?

 

Creemos que con este post será mucho más fácil para ti  entender, preguntar y dar direcciones en Español en este tipo de situaciones tan comunes.

 

If you liked this post, you have to know the rest of the Spanish Survival dialogues in our blog .

If you need help with your Spanish or want to improve some important aspect for you, do not hesitate to contact us in the following here .

 

Until next time!

AJ