Ask where you can find a place and understand a short answer. These 12 location words lead into practical questions about getting around a neighbourhood.
12 places around town
Spanish
Dormitorio
English
Bedroom
Spanish
Iglesia
English
Church
Spanish
Cine
English
Cinema
Spanish
Hospital
English
Hospital
Spanish
Casa
English
House
Spanish
Biblioteca
English
Library
Spanish
Museo
English
Museum
Spanish
Parque
English
Park
Spanish
Piscina
English
Pool
Spanish
Escuela
English
School
Spanish
Estadio
English
Stadium
Spanish
Supermercado
English
Supermarket
Places in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
Mi dormitorio está al final del pasillo.My bedroom is at the end of the corridor.
La iglesia está frente a la plaza.The church is opposite the square.
El cine abre a las cinco de la tarde.The cinema opens at five in the afternoon.
El hospital queda a dos calles de aquí.The hospital is two streets from here.
Nuestra casa está cerca del río.Our house is near the river.
La biblioteca tiene una sala de estudio tranquila.The library has a quiet study room.
El museo cierra los lunes.The museum is closed on Mondays.
Nos encontramos en la entrada del parque.We're meeting at the entrance to the park.
La piscina está detrás del gimnasio.The swimming pool is behind the gym.
La escuela queda junto al supermercado.The school is next to the supermarket.
Hay un autobús directo al estadio.There is a direct bus to the stadium.
El supermercado más cercano abre hasta tarde.The nearest supermarket stays open late.
Asking where a place is
Use these patterns to ask for a location, check whether it is nearby and understand simple directions.
¿Dónde está…?
Where is…?
¿Dónde está el museo?Where is the museum?
¿Hay … cerca?
Is there … nearby?
¿Hay un hospital cerca?Is there a hospital nearby?
Queda al lado de…
It's next to…
La biblioteca queda al lado del parque.The library is next to the park.
Está enfrente de…
It's opposite…
El cine está enfrente de la iglesia.The cinema is opposite the church.
¿Cómo llego a…?
How do I get to…?
¿Cómo llego al estadio?How do I get to the stadium?
A conversation about finding the library
VisitanteDisculpe, ¿hay una biblioteca cerca?Excuse me, is there a library nearby?
VecinaSí, está al lado del parque.Yes, it's next to the park.
Visitante¿Cómo llego desde el museo?How do I get there from the museum?
VecinaSiga recto hasta la iglesia y gire a la derecha.Go straight to the church and turn right.
Visitante¿Está cerca del supermercado?Is it near the supermarket?
VecinaSí, la biblioteca está justo enfrente.Yes, the library is directly opposite.
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Biblioteca
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