A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Next to the bank" in Spanish
Say 'al lado del banco' to ask for directions to a place next to the bank in Spanish.
al lado del banco
ahl LAH-doh del BAHNG-kohneutral
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Use this phrase when you're asking for directions and the bank is a key landmark. For example, you could say, 'Disculpe, ¿dónde está la farmacia? ¿Está al lado del banco?'
Alternatives
- junto al bancoThis is also very common and slightly more concise.
- cerca del bancoUse this if you mean 'near' rather than directly 'next to'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'lado' with 'side'
While 'lado' means 'side', 'al lado de' is the set phrase for 'next to'.
Forgetting 'del'
Always use 'del' (de + el) before a masculine noun like 'banco'.
A small cultural note
Banks are common landmarks in Spanish-speaking cities, so this is a very useful directional phrase.
Frequently asked
how to say next to the bank in spanish
The most common way to say 'next to the bank' in Spanish is 'al lado del banco'. This phrase is widely understood across Latin America.
is al lado del banco formal or informal
'Al lado del banco' is considered neutral in formality. You can use it in most everyday situations when asking for directions.
what does al lado del banco mean
'Al lado del banco' translates directly to 'to the side of the bank' or, more commonly, 'next to the bank'. It's used to indicate proximity to a bank.
