Walking down the street in a foreign place can be confusing when you don't know what to call everyday objects in Spanish. This lesson will be your complete guide to mastering Spanish street vocabulary, equipping you with the words you need to safely and confidently navigate any urban environment.
Essential Spanish Vocabulary
Basic Street Terms in Spanish
English |
Spanish |
Street |
Calle |
Road |
Camino |
Intersection |
Intersección |
Understanding Signs and Signals in Spanish
English |
Spanish |
Stop Sign |
Señal de Stop |
Traffic Light |
Semáforo |
Pedestrian |
Peatón |
Crosswalk |
Paso de peatones |
Navigating Infrastructure in Spanish
English |
Spanish |
Sidewalk |
Acera |
Parking Meter |
Parquímetro |
Bus Stop |
Parada de autobús |
With these essential Spanish words, you'll confidently navigate any street, from bustling cities to quiet towns. Mastering this vocabulary not only helps you understand your surroundings but also allows you to engage more fully with the places you visit.
Essential Driving Vocabulary in Spanish
Whether you're driving around your city or embarking on a road trip, understanding driving vocabulary in Spanish is crucial for discussing roads and traffic. Let's dive into the key terms you need to know:
Vehicle Parts and Features
English |
Spanish |
Back seat |
El asiento trasero |
Blinker |
La luz de emergencia |
Car |
El automóvil, el carro |
Carpool |
Compartir el auto |
Driver |
El conductor, la conductora |
Driver’s license |
La licencia de conducir |
Headlights |
Las luces altas |
Horn |
La bocina |
License plate |
La placa del automóvil |
Passenger |
El pasajero, la pasajera |
Seatbelt |
El cinturón de seguridad |
Shotgun |
El copiloto |
Steering wheel |
El timón |
Turn signal |
El pidevías |
Example Sentences in Spanish
- Asegúrate de revisar el carro antes del viaje. Be sure to check the car before the trip.
- El conductor debe estar atento al camino. The driver must be aware of the road ahead.
- Revisa la fecha de vencimiento de tu licencia de conducir. Check the expiration date of your driver’s license.
- Utiliza los pidevías antes de cada cruce. Use the turn signals before each turn.
Driving Verbs in Spanish
Here are some essential verbs to help you navigate the roads in Spanish:
- To Accelerate – Acelerar Acelera el auto cuando la carretera esté libre. Accelerate the car when the road is clear.
- To Brake – Frenar Frenar de golpe es peligroso. Hitting the brakes all of a sudden is dangerous.
- To Change Lanes – Cambiarse de carril Utiliza el retrovisor antes de cambiarte de carril. Use your rearview mirror before changing lanes.
- To Cross the Street – Cruzar la calle Mira hacia ambos lados antes de cruzar la calle. Glance both ways before crossing the street.
- To Decelerate – Desacelerar Desacelera con cuidado en el semáforo. Decelerate carefully at the stoplight.
- To Drive – Manejar Sé cuidadoso al manejar en carretera, por favor. Be careful when driving along the road, please.
- To Drive By – Pasar por Pasé por un pueblo hermoso durante mi viaje. I drove by a beautiful small town during my trip.
- To Have the Right of Way – Llevar la vía Siempre debes saber si llevas la vía. You should always know if you have the right of way.
- To Honk – Bocinar Bocinar es útil para advertir a otros conductores. Honking is useful to warn other drivers.
- To Pull Over – Orillarse Debes orillar el auto si el motor falla. You should pull over if your engine fails.
Exploring Places and Buildings in Spanish
Discovering new places and buildings in Spanish-speaking areas can be exciting. Let's explore some essential vocabulary to help you navigate and discuss various locations:
English |
Spanish |
Antique shop |
Tienda de antigüedades / anticuario |
Cash machine |
Cajero automático |
Youth hostel |
Albergue juvenil |
Academy |
LatinoSchools |
Airport |
Aeropuerto |
Amusement park |
Parque de diversiones / parque de atracciones |
Art gallery |
Galería de arte |
Bakery |
Panadería |
Bank |
Banco |
Bar |
Bar |
Barber shop |
Barbería |
Beauty salon |
Salón de belleza |
Big city |
Gran ciudad |
Bookstore |
Librería |
Botanical garden |
Jardín botánico |
Bowling alley |
Bolera |
Bridge |
Puente |
Bus station |
Estación de autobús |
Bus stop |
Parada de autobús |
Butcher shop |
Carnicería |
Bycicle path |
Ciclovía / carril bici |
Cafeteria |
Cafetería |
Camping area |
Zona para acampar / zona de acampada |
Casino |
Casino |
Castle |
Castillo |
Cathedral |
Catedral |
Chapel |
Capilla |
Church |
Iglesia |
Movie theater |
Cine |
Circus |
Circo |
City |
Ciudad |
City center |
Centro urbano / centro de la ciudad |
City hall |
Casa municipal / ayuntamiento |
Clinic |
Clínica |
Clothing store |
Tienda de ropa |
Concert hall |
Sala de conciertos |
Conservatory |
Conservatorio |
Court |
Juzgado |
Crosswalk |
Cruce peatonal |
Currency exchange |
Cambio de moneda / cambio de divisas |
Densely populated city |
Ciudad densamente poblada |
Department store |
Centro comercial / grandes almacenes |
Disco |
Disco / discoteca |
Downtown |
Centro de la ciudad |
Elementary school |
Escuela primaria |
Emergency room |
Sala de urgencias |
Exhibition |
Exposición |
Factory |
Fábrica |
Farm |
Granja |
Fire station |
Parque de bomberos |
Fishmonger’s |
Pescadería |
Football ground |
Campo de fútbol |
Garage |
Garaje |
Garden |
Jardín |
Gas station |
Gasolinera |
Gift shop |
Tienda de regalos |
Greengrocer’s |
Frutería |
Grocery store |
Supermercado |
Gym |
Gimnasio |
Hairdresser’s |
Peluquería |
High school |
Escuela secundaria |
Hospital |
Hospital |
Hotel |
Hotel |
House |
Casa |
Institute |
Instituto |
Jail |
Prisión / cárcel |
Kindergarten |
Escuela infantil |
Kiosk |
Quiosco |
Launderette |
Lavandería |
Library |
Biblioteca |
Lighthouse |
Faro |
Mall |
Mall / centro comercial |
Mansion |
Mansión |
Monastery |
Monasterio |
Monument |
Monumento |
Mosque |
Mezquita |
Museum |
Museo |
Music store |
Tienda de música |
Nature reserve |
Reserva natural |
Neighborhood |
Barrio |
Observatory |
Observatorio |
Office |
Oficina |
Optician’s |
Óptica |
Palace |
Palacio |
Park |
Parque |
Parking lot |
Estacionamiento / aparcamiento / parking |
Pharmacy |
Farmacia |
Planetarium |
Planetario |
Playground |
Parque infantil |
Police station |
Comisaría |
Swimming pool |
Piscina |
Post office |
Oficina postal / oficina de correos |
Pub |
Bar / pub |
Publishing house |
Editorial |
Restaurant |
Restaurante |
Road |
Camino/carretera |
Road sign |
Señal de tráfico / señal de tránsito |
Roundabout |
Rotonda / glorieta / óvalo |
School |
Escuela / colegio |
Shoe shop |
Zapatería |
Sidewalk |
Acera |
Skyscraper |
Rascacielos |
Small town |
Pequeña ciudad / pequeño pueblo |
Sports arena |
Estadio deportivo |
Sports center |
Centro deportivo |
Square |
Plaza |
Stadium |
Estadio |
Street |
Calle |
Street light |
Farola / alumbrado público |
Studio |
Estudio |
Supermarket |
Supermercado |
Synagogue |
Sinagoga |
Taxi stop |
Parada de taxis |
Temple |
Templo |
Tennis court |
Pista de tenis |
Theater |
Teatro |
Tourist information center |
Centro de información turística |
Town |
Ciudad / pueblo |
Traffic jam |
Atasco / atasco de tráfico |
Train station |
Estación de tren |
Travel agency |
Agencia de viajes |
University |
Universidad |
Village |
Pueblo |
Enjoy exploring these places and buildings in Spanish!