Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
izquierdo
Pronunciation
IPA/iθˈkjeɾðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveleft
Example
Levanta la mano izquierda.
Raise your left hand.
More examples
Tienes algo en el ojo izquierdo.
You have something in your left eye.
Core concept
Left side relative to a person, object, or reference point.
Common phrases
ojo izquierdo
left eye
lado izquierdo
left side
pierna izquierda
left leg
Similar words
derecho: Situated on the right relative to a person or reference point.
zurdo: Naturally left-handed; prefers the left hand for skilled actions.
diestro: Naturally right-handed; prefers the right hand for skilled actions.
Definition in Spanish
Que se refiere al lado situado a la izquierda de una persona, un objeto o un punto de referencia.
Word origin
It derives from Basque ezker 'left', borrowed into medieval Romance and adapted with a Spanish adjectival ending to form izquierdo.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses zurdo for a left-handed person while izquierdo normally describes the left side or a left body part, and movement toward the left is expressed with a la izquierda.