Spanish · A2 · Speaking · about 5 min
Ask where the station is, confirm the distance, and thank the person who helps.
‘Estación’ is the station; ‘cerca’ means nearby. You can ask both questions separately.
Say this¿Dónde está la estación?
MeaningWhere is the station?
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say this¿Está cerca de aquí?
MeaningIs it near here?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisMuchas gracias por su ayuda.
MeaningThank you very much for your help.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Dónde está la estación? | Where is the station? | Start the conversation naturally. |
| ¿Está cerca de aquí? | Is it near here? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Muchas gracias por su ayuda. | Thank you very much for your help. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
SituationYou need the bus station, not the train station. Which question is precise?
Say this¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses?
Why‘Estación de autobuses’ is the bus station; ‘estación de tren’ is the train station.
SituationThe person speaks too fast. How do you ask them to repeat?
Say this¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?
Why‘¿Puede repetirlo?’ is a polite request to say it again.
SituationYou hear ‘gire a la derecha’. Which way do you go?
Say thisGiro a la derecha.
Why‘A la derecha’ means to the right; ‘a la izquierda’ means to the left.
SituationYou want to check whether the station is far on foot. What do you ask?
Say this¿Está lejos a pie?
Why‘A pie’ means on foot; the question asks about walking distance.
SituationYou are unsure at a crossing. How do you confirm the route to the centre?
Say this¿Para ir al centro, sigo recto?
Why‘Para ir al centro’ identifies the destination; ‘sigo recto’ checks whether to continue straight.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You need the bus station, not the train station. Which question is precise? | ¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses? | ‘Estación de autobuses’ is the bus station; ‘estación de tren’ is the train station. |
| The person speaks too fast. How do you ask them to repeat? | ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor? | ‘¿Puede repetirlo?’ is a polite request to say it again. |
| You hear ‘gire a la derecha’. Which way do you go? | Giro a la derecha. | ‘A la derecha’ means to the right; ‘a la izquierda’ means to the left. |
| You want to check whether the station is far on foot. What do you ask? | ¿Está lejos a pie? | ‘A pie’ means on foot; the question asks about walking distance. |
| You are unsure at a crossing. How do you confirm the route to the centre? | ¿Para ir al centro, sigo recto? | ‘Para ir al centro’ identifies the destination; ‘sigo recto’ checks whether to continue straight. |
Ask where the station is, confirm the distance, and thank the person who helps.
You are looking for the station. What do you ask?
You need the bus station, not the train station. Which question is precise?
¿Dónde está la estación?
Where is the station?
Start the conversation naturally.
¿Está cerca de aquí?
Is it near here?
Add the detail the other person needs.
Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
Thank you very much for your help.
Finish with a clear, polite line.