Italian Expression · Beginner
a sinistra
to the left
Pronunciation: a si-NIS-tra
Meaning
In or towards a direction opposite to the right.
Example
La panetteria è la prima porta a sinistra.
The bakery is the first door on the left.
Practice tips
- Practice a sinistra out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for beginner-level learners.