Useful phrases for finding your way
Disculpe, ¿dónde está la estación?
Excuse me, where is the station?
A la derecha.
To the right.
A la izquierda.
To the left.
Todo recto.
Straight ahead.
¿Está lejos?
Is it far?
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A short Spanish conversation
This is an illustrative exchange. You may hear different wording in real life; notice what each turn is trying to accomplish.
Disculpe, ¿dónde está la estación?
Siga todo recto y gire a la derecha.
¿Está lejos?
No, está cerca.
Now answer without looking
Politely ask where the station is.
Try saying your answer aloud. Then compare it with one natural way to respond.
Disculpe, ¿dónde está la estación?
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A common sticking point
Use está to ask where a place is located. Practice recognizing izquierda and derecha before you need to follow directions. Regional words vary: recto and derecho can both be used for 'straight ahead' in different contexts.
Change the situation. Keep the useful language.
Replace la estación with el museo. Have a partner alternate left and right, or cover each direction and recall it. Ask for repetition instead of pretending you understood.
On your next attempt, note one part that was hard to retrieve. Review that phrase, then return to the entire exchange. When the familiar version feels easier, add a follow-up you have not rehearsed.
Take this situation into a real roleplay.
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