Spanish Directional Verbs and Phrases

Front

cruzar/atravesar

Back

to cross Example: Cruza la calle. (Cross the street.)

Front

girar/doblar

Back

to turn Example: Gira a la derecha. (Turn to the right.)

Front

seguir

Back

to follow, to continue Example: Sigue recto. (Continue straight.)

Front

continuar

Back

to continue Example: Continúa por esta calle. (Continue down this street.)

Front

bajar

Back

to go down, to get off Example: Baja las escaleras. (Go down the stairs.)

Front

subir

Back

to go up, to get on Example: Sube al autobús. (Get on the bus.)

Front

pasar

Back

to pass Example: Pasa el semáforo. (Pass the traffic light.)

Front

derecho/recto

Back

straight Example: Camina recto. (Walk straight.)

Front

a la derecha

Back

to the right Example: Gira a la derecha. (Turn to the right.)

Front

a la izquierda

Back

to the left Example: Gira a la izquierda. (Turn to the left.)