🧭 Spanish phrase guide
How to ask for directions in Spanish
Asking for directions is easy. Understanding the answer is the hard part. These phrases cover both sides, plus the one phrase every learner needs: "Could you say that more slowly?"
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| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Perdone / Disculpe | Excuse me | |
| ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? | Where is the train station? | |
| ¿Cómo llego a…? | How do I get to…? | |
| ¿Está lejos? | Is it far? | |
| Siga todo recto. | Go straight ahead. | |
| Gire a la izquierda / a la derecha. | Turn left / right. | |
| En el semáforo | At the traffic lights | |
| ¿Puede repetirlo más despacio? | Could you repeat that more slowly? | |
| ¿Me lo puede indicar en el mapa? | Can you show me on the map? | |
| ¡Gracias por su ayuda! | Thanks for your help! |
Example conversation
You
Perdone, ¿dónde está la estación de tren?
Excuse me, where is the train station?
Local
Siga todo recto y gire a la izquierda en el semáforo.
Go straight ahead and turn left at the traffic lights.
You
¿Está lejos?
Is it far?
Local
No, unos cinco minutos andando.
No, about five minutes on foot.
You
¿Puede repetirlo más despacio?
Could you repeat that more slowly?
Local
¡Claro! Recto, y luego a la izquierda en el semáforo.
Of course! Straight, then left at the lights.
Good to know
💡 In Spain, "andando" means on foot; in Latin America you'll hear "caminando". To say "take the bus", use "tomar el autobús", which works everywhere.
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