The Neighborhood Vocabulary in Spanish
Today, we’ll explore essential Spanish vocabulary to talk about el barrio (the neighborhood) and learn how to give directions. Whether you're traveling or just practicing Spanish, these words will help you navigate and describe different places in a community.
🏡 Basic Neighborhood Vocabulary
El barrio – The neighborhood
La calle – The street
La avenida – The avenue
La plaza – The square
El parque – The park
La tienda – The store/shop
El mercado – The market
El supermercado – The supermarket
El banco – The bank
La farmacia – The pharmacy
La escuela – The school
El hospital – The hospital
La estación de policía – The police station
La parada de autobús – The bus stop
La estación de tren – The train station
El restaurante – The restaurant
El café – The café
El cine – The movie theater
El museo – The museum
El estadio – The stadium
La biblioteca – The library
La iglesia – The church
El centro comercial – The shopping mall
La panadería – The bakery
La carnicería – The butcher shop
La frutería – The fruit store
El hotel – The hotel
La gasolinera – The gas station
🚦 Giving Directions in Spanish
A la derecha – To the right
A la izquierda – To the left
Sigue recto / Sigue derecho – Go straight
Cruza la calle – Cross the street
Gira en la esquina – Turn at the corner
Está al lado de… – It is next to…
Está enfrente de… – It is in front of…
Está detrás de… – It is behind…
Está cerca de… – It is near…
Está lejos de… – It is far from…
🗣️ Common Phrases
Vivo en un barrio pequeño. – I live in a small neighborhood.
El parque está cerca de mi casa. – The park is near my house.
Voy al supermercado a comprar comida. – I’m going to the supermarket to buy food.
¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? – Where is the bus stop?
La escuela está en la calle principal. – The school is on the main street.
En mi barrio hay un café muy bonito. – In my neighborhood, there is a very nice café.
Voy a la biblioteca a estudiar. – I’m going to the library to study.
El cine está al lado del centro comercial. – The movie theater is next to the shopping mall.
Gira a la izquierda y cruza la calle para llegar al parque. – Turn left and cross the street to get to the park.
El banco está enfrente de la estación de tren. – The bank is in front of the train station.
🏙️ Mini Practice: Flashcards
Practice your vocabulary with these flashcards! Try to say the Spanish word before flipping the card.
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📝 Conclusion
Learning the vocabulary of the neighborhood and how to give directions is essential for real-life conversations in Spanish. With these words and phrases, you'll be able to describe your surroundings, ask for directions, and navigate through Spanish-speaking areas with confidence. Keep practicing with the flashcards and using these expressions in daily conversations!}
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