What is the Spanish word for "toward"?

Learn how to say "toward" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

toward

Spanish

hacia

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Examples of how to use "toward" in Spanish

English
The cat walked slowly toward the mouse.
Spanish
El gato caminó lentamente hacia el ratón.
English
She walked slowly toward the old library.
Spanish
Ella caminó lentamente hacia la vieja biblioteca.
English
The cat moved toward the warm fireplace.
Spanish
El gato se acercó a la cálida chimenea.
English
He showed kindness toward his new classmates.
Spanish
Él mostró amabilidad hacia sus nuevos compañeros de clase.
English
They drove toward the mountains at sunrise.
Spanish
Ellos condujeron hacia las montañas al amanecer.

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