10 Essential Spanish Phrases for Asking for Directions
Navigate Spanish-speaking cities with confidence! Learn these key phrases to ask for directions and find your way.

Getting lost is part of the adventure, but knowing how to ask for directions can make it much less stressful. Whether you're trying to find a specific landmark, a restaurant, or just your hotel, these phrases will be your best friend. Don't be afraid to use them, even if your Spanish isn't perfect. Most locals will appreciate your effort and be happy to help. Practicing these phrases beforehand will boost your confidence when you're on the ground.
What this lesson covers
Core Spanish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- ¿Dónde está...?DON-deh es-TAHWhere is...?
- ¿Cómo llego a...?KOH-moh YEH-go ahHow do I get to...?
- Perdón/Disculpeper-DON / dis-KOOL-pehExcuse me
- Necesito ir a...neh-theh-SEE-toh eer ahI need to go to...
- ¿Está lejos de aquí?es-TAH LEH-hos deh ah-KEEIs it far from here?
- ¿Está cerca?es-TAH SER-kahIs it close?
- A la derechaah lah deh-REH-chahTo the right
- A la izquierdaah lah ees-KYER-dahTo the left
- Todo rectoTOH-doh REK-tohStraight ahead
- Gracias por su ayuda.GRAH-syas por soo ah-YOO-dahThank you for your help.
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