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Spanish Audio Phrases to Use when Asking for Directions


In many Latin American countries people typically give directions by referring to landmarks and general directions rather than exact street names and numbers. It is more common to use phrases like "straigh ahead", "to the right", "to the left", etc., rather than using the cardinal points, driving time, or estimated distance.

¿Dónde está el centro comercial?

Where is the mall?

¿Dónde está el hotel?

Where is the hotel?

¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?

Where is the airport?

¿Cómo llego a la playa?

How do I get to the beach?

¿Dónde hay un restaurante?

Where can I find a restaurant?

¿Dónde están los baños?

Where are the restrooms?

A la derecha

To the right

A la izquierda

To the left

Todo derecho

Straight ahead

Una cuadra

One block

Dos cuadras

Two blocks

¿Cuánto falta para llegar?

How much further is it?

¿Está lejos?

Is it far away?

¿Está cerca?

Is it close?

¿Donde está el parque?

Where is the park?

¿Dónde está la estación de policía?

Where is the police station?
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