English–Spanish
“left” in Spanish
How to say “left” in Spanish
“Left” in Spanish is izquierda.
Left-hand side contrasted with the right.
Example sentences with izquierda
Gira a la izquierda en el semáforo.
Turn left at the traffic light.
Tips for using izquierda
- Although English sinister shares a root with Latin sinistra, Spanish izquierda is neutral for direction and does not carry sinister's negative connotations.
Other Spanish words for “left”
Levanta la mano izquierda.
Raise your left hand.