Thread: Need help with translating directions from English to Spanish.

Dear All,

It might help...

English ---- Pos ---- Definition ---- Español
About ---- Adv ---- Approximately ---- Alrededor
Across from ---- Prep ---- On the other side of a street or a point of reference ---- Enfrente de
Address ---- N ---- The description of a location or destination ---- Dirección
Address ---- N ---- The description of a location or destination ---- Señas
Approximately ---- Adv ---- Roughly ---- Aproximadamente
Approximately ---- Adv ---- Roughly ---- Alrededor
Around ---- Adv ---- Approximately ---- Alrededor de
Around ---- Adv ---- Approximately ---- Más o menos
Around ---- Adv ---- Nearby, in location ---- Por aquí
Around ---- Adv ---- Nearby, in location ---- Cerca de
At the bottom of the hill ---- Phrase ---- ---- Al pie de la colina
At the top of the hill ---- Phrase ---- ---- En la cumbre de la colina
At the nth *** ---- Phrase ---- ---- En el *** n
Ball-park ---- Adv ---- Approximately ---- Aproximadamente
Bang a right ---- Phrase ---- Turn right, change direction by 90 degrees, clockwise ---- Gire a la derecha
Be careful *** because yyy ---- Phrase ---- Warning of conditions such a blind corners or bad roads ---- Cuidado con *** porque yyy
Behind *** ---- Prep ---- ---- Detrás de ***
Bend ---- N ---- ---- Curva
Between *** and yyy ---- Prep ---- ---- Entre *** y yyy
*** blocks/half-blocks ---- ---- Block: a set of buildings or houses. ---- *** cuardas/media cuardas
Bridge ---- N ---- ---- Puente
Can you tell me how to get to xx? ---- Phrase ---- A plea for directions to a location ---- ¿me podría indicar como llegar a ***?
Continue driving for xx minutes ---- Phrase ---- Drive straight without turning for xx minutes ---- Siga derecho por xx minutos
Continue driving for xx minutes ---- Phrase ---- Drive straight without turning for xx minutes ---- Siga recto durante xx minutos
(on the) corner ---- N ---- Place where two roads or streets interesect. ---- (está en la) esquina
Cross under / over *** ---- Phrase ---- ---- Pasar debajo de/ arriba de ***
Go under / over *** ---- Phrase ---- ---- Cruzar debajo de/ arriba de ***
Directions ---- N ---- Instructions on how to arrive at a location ---- Direcciones
Directions ---- N ---- Instructions on how to arrive at a location ---- Indicaciones
Drawbridge ---- N ---- A bridge that moves to allow passing ships. ---- Puente levadizo
East ---- N ---- Cardinal direction ---- Este
Exit ---- N ---- A way of departure from the original street or road ---- Salida
Exit only lane ---- N ---- A lane designated solely for exiting the roadway ---- Carril de salida
Far left ---- Adv ---- To the extreme left ----
Far right ---- Adv ---- To the extreme right ----
Get into the left lane ---- V ---- Move/change into the left lane ---- Cambiar al carril izquierdo
Go straight through xx ---- Phrase ---- Continue beyond xx without turning, assumes that xx is an area ---- Siga recto pasando por xx
Hang a louie ---- Phrase ---- Turn left ---- Gire a la izquierda
Hang a right ---- Phrase ---- Turn right, change direction by 90 degrees, clockwise ---- Gire a la derecha
Hang a u-ee (pron. you-eee) ---- Phrase ---- "Reverse direction ---- make u-turn" ---- Hacer una media vuelta
Hard to see ---- Adj ---- ---- Difícil de ver
Hidden ---- Adj ---- ---- Escondido/a
Highway ---- N ---- A major road that runs through and/or connects cities ---- Autopista
Hill ---- N ---- ----
How do i get to xx? ---- Phrase ---- A plea for directions to a location ---- ¿cómo llego a ***?
How do i get to xx? ---- Phrase ---- A plea for directions to a location ---- ¿cómo voy para ***?
If you see xx, you've gone too far ---- Phrase ---- ---- Si ve ***, se ha pasado.
Intersection ---- N ---- Where routes cross ---- Cruce de calles
Just before ---- Adv ---- ---- Justo antes [de]
Keep on going for xx minutes ---- Phrase ---- Drive straight without turning for xx minutes ---- Siga recto durante xx minutos
Kilometer ---- N ---- A measure of distance ---- Kilómetro
Landmark ---- N ---- A prominent or important feature ---- Punto de referencia
Lane ---- N ---- A narrow strip in the road which a car must follow ---- Carril
Left ---- N ---- In the direction of the left ---- Izquierda
Left-hand turn ---- N ---- A turn in the direction of the left ---- Giro a la izquierda
Left-most lane ---- N ---- The lane in the road that is the furthest to the left side ---- Carril de la izquierda
Make a slight left ---- Phrase ---- Veer to the left ---- Ligeramente a la izquierda
Make a slight right ---- Phrase ---- Veer to the right ---- Ligeramente a la derecha
Middle lane ---- N ---- The lane that is between two others, neither left nor right ---- Carril de en medio
Mile ---- N ---- A measure of distance ---- Milla
Mile-marker ---- N ---- An indication of distance thus far, often displayed on the side of the road for drivers ---- Mojón (o hito) kilométrico
Minute ---- N ---- A measure of time ---- Minuto
Near ---- Adv ---- Close to ---- Cerca de
Near ---- Adv ---- Close to ---- Al lado de
Neon sign ---- N ---- A sign that has flourescent lighting ---- Letrero de neón
North ---- N ---- Cardinal direction ---- Norte
Pass by xx ---- Phrase ---- Continue beyond xx without turning, assumes that x is a stable location ---- Pasa cerca de xx
Pass through xx ---- Phrase ---- Continue beyond xx without turning, assumes that x is an area ---- Siga manejando a través de xx
Right ---- N ---- In the direction of the right ---- Derecha
Right before ---- Adv ---- ---- Justo antes de
Right-hand turn ---- N ---- A turn in the direction of the right ---- Giro a la derecha
Right-most lane ---- N ---- The lane in the road that is the furthest to the right side ---- Carril de la derecha
Roundabout ---- N ---- Traffic circle ---- Glorieta
Route ---- N ---- A road ---- Carretera
Route ---- N ---- A pathway ---- Carrera
Sign ---- N ---- A bulletin or poster ---- Letrero
Slow down and look for *** ---- Phrase ---- ----
The speed limit is *** there ---- Phrase ---- ---- La velocidad máxima es *** allí
South ---- N ---- Cardinal direction ---- Sur
Stay in the *** lane ---- Phrase ---- ---- Manténgase en el carril ***
Straight ---- Adv ---- Without turning ---- Derecho
Straight ---- Adv ---- Without turning ---- Recto
Street ---- N ---- A road ---- Calle
Street sign ---- N ---- A sign, bulletin, or poster that is meant for drivers ---- Letrero de la calle
Take a right ---- Phrase ---- Change direction by 90 degrees, counter clockwise ---- Gire a la derecha
Take xx exit ---- Phrase ---- Leave your current street by ---- Tome la salida xx
Take xx exit ---- Phrase ---- Leave your current street by ---- Salga por xx
Tollbooth ---- N ---- A place where you have to pay a certain amount of money to pass through ---- Cabina de peaje
Traffic circle ---- N ---- A circular intersection ---- Glorieta
Traffic light ---- N ---- The lighting fixture in the streete that directs drivers when to stop and go ---- Semáforo
Turn right ---- Phrase ---- Change direction by 90 degrees, clockwise ---- Gire a la derecha
Turn right ---- Phrase ---- Change direction by 90 degrees, clockwise ---- Doble a la derecha
Turn right ---- Phrase ---- Change direction by 90 degrees, clockwise ---- Tome a la derecha
Turn-only lane ---- N ---- Lane that turns right only ---- Carril solo para giro a (derecha, izquierda)
Turn-only lane ---- N ---- Lane that turns left only ----
U-turn ---- N ---- A change of direction of 180 degrees ---- Media vuelta
Veer to the right ---- Phrase ---- Shift slightly to the right, without making a complete 90 degree turn ---- Vire a la derecha
West ---- N ---- Cardinal direction ---- Oeste
Where is xx located? ---- Phrase ---- A plea for an address, although directions are also implied ---- ¿dónde está xx?
Xx is off of yy street ---- Phrase ---- Perpendicular to xx street, crosses xx street ---- Xx está en el cruce con yy
Zip code ---- N ---- A code that an area is assigned to, in the usa it consists of 5 numbers ---- Código postal

Saludos,

Utgi García