English–Spanish

“toward” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaθja/

Example

Voy hacia la estación.

I am going toward the station.

Illustration for hacia (toward)

How to say “toward” in Spanish

“Toward” in Spanish is hacia.

A person walking toward a door but stopping before entering.

Full entry for hacia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hacia

La reunión comienza hacia las diez.

The meeting starts about ten.

Tips for using hacia

  • Not interchangeable with a: hacia shows movement or tendency toward something without guaranteeing arrival, while a often marks arrival or an exact destination or time.

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