izquierda
left (direction)
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/iθˈkjeɾða/
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Cultural Note
The word 'izquierda' comes from Basque ('ezkerra'), making it one of the few Spanish words with Basque origin. This is notable because most Spanish vocabulary derives from Latin or Arabic. The Basque Country (País Vasco) in northern Spain has its own distinct language unrelated to any other known language family.
📝 Example Sentences
Gira a la izquierda en el semáforo.
Turn left at the traffic light.
La tienda está a la izquierda.
The store is on the left.