Spanish Directions Vocabulary Flashcards

What does 'el norte' mean?

What is the translation of 'el sur'?

What does 'en la sierra' mean?

Translate 'junto al río' into English.

What is the meaning of 'el noreste'?

How do you say 'south east' in Spanish?

What does 'el este' mean?

What is the translation of 'el oeste'?

What does 'el noroeste' mean?

Translate 'el suroeste' into English.

What does 'en la costa' mean?

What is the meaning of 'de'?

Directions and Locations in Spanish

el norte: Translates to "north," indicating the direction opposite of south.
el sur: Means "south," pointing to the direction opposite of north.

Relative Positioning

en la sierra: Means "in the mountains," referring to a location set within mountainous terrain.
junto al río: Translates to "next to the river," indicating a position directly alongside a river.

Intermediate Directions

el noreste: This translates to "northeast," a direction formed by combining north and east.
el sureste: Means "southeast," representing the direction that combines south and east.
el este: Simply "east," pointing towards the direction where the sun rises.
el oeste: Translates to "west," indicating the direction where the sun sets.
el noroeste: Means "northwest," representing the direction combining north and west.
el suroeste: Translates to "southwest," indicating the direction that combines south and west.

Coastal Reference

en la costa: Means "on the coast," referring to locations adjacent to a coastline.

Language Structure

de: This word translates to "of," a preposition used to indicate possession or origin in various contexts.

This quiz features flashcards designed to help you learn essential Spanish vocabulary related to directions such as north, south, east, and phrases describing locations. Perfect for beginners wanting to enhance their Spanish language skills. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of geographic terminology in Spanish!