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How do you say "left" in Spanish?
izquierda
In Spanish, "left" is izquierda.
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Pronunciation
ees-kee-EHR-dah. Three syllables, stress on the third.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Related adjective: izquierdo. Usually used with preposition: a la izquierda.
Example sentence
Dobla a la izquierda.
Turn to the left.
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How to remember izquierda
Izquierda starts with 'iz', which sounds a bit awkward, like taking a left turn that feels awkward.
Related words
- behind detrás
- below por debajo de
- east este
- in front delante
- north norte
- north-west noroeste
- south sur
- south-east sureste
- west oeste
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Questions about izquierda
How do you say "left" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "left" is izquierda. It is a noun.
How is izquierda written in Spanish?
izquierda is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is izquierda used in a sentence?
Use izquierda as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dobla a la izquierda. (Turn to the left.).
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