Directions Slang
How to Say 'I'm Lost' and Ask for Directions in Mexican Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "POHR" (as in "port") + "ah" (as in "art") + "KAH" (as in "car")/
Meaning
An expression pointing toward a nearby direction or general area without being overly precise. It is more gesture than exact address, usually accompanied by a nod or wave of the hand. Locals across Latin America use it to guide you somewhere they know by feel rather than by street name.
Examples
“El mercado queda por acá, yo te llevo.”
“The market is over this way, I'll take you.”
“¿Ves esa calle? Por acá es más rápido.”
“See that street? It's faster going this way.”
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/Sounds like "POHR" (as in "port") + "ah" (as in "art") + "KAH" (as in "car")/
Meaning
An expression pointing toward a nearby direction or general area without being overly precise. It is more gesture than exact address, usually accompanied by a nod or wave of the hand. Locals across Latin America use it to guide you somewhere they know by feel rather than by street name.
Examples
“El mercado queda por acá, yo te llevo.”
“The market is over this way, I'll take you.”
“¿Ves esa calle? Por acá es más rápido.”
“See that street? It's faster going this way.”
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