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English → Español · 05

Asking for directions

Use Disculpe to speak politely. Try distinguishing between izquierda and derecha. Siga and Gire are polite commands you can use even with strangers.

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Examples

01

Disculpe.

Excuse me.

02

¿Dónde está la estación?

Where is the station?

03

¿Dónde está el baño?

Where is the restroom?

04

Siga recto.

Go straight ahead.

05

Gire a la izquierda.

Turn to the left.

06

Gire a la derecha.

Turn to the right.

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Where is the station?

¿Dónde está la estación?

Go straight ahead.

Siga recto.

Turn to the right.

Gire a la derecha.

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Disculpe.

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01What does “Disculpe.” mean?
02What does “¿Dónde está el baño?” mean?
03What does “Gire a la izquierda.” mean?

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