Hacía (en. Toward)

/aˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
preposition
Indicates direction or movement towards a place.
I am going to the store.
Voy hacia la tienda.
Denotes a purpose or objective.
We work towards a common goal.
Trabajamos hacia un objetivo común.
Used to indicate a relationship of approximation.
His attitude is towards personal improvement.
Su actitud va hacia la mejora personal.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad' + 'ciā', meaning direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forward
In the direction towards the front.
hacia adelante
backward
In the opposite direction to advancement.
hacia atrás
towards the future
With a focus on what is to come.
hacia el futuro

Related Words

hacia
Indicates direction or tendency.
hacia
dirigir
Content to guide something towards a certain place.
dirigir

Slang Meanings

Used to indicate direction in figurative terms.
Look towards where life takes you.
Mira hacia donde te lleva la vida.
To be included in something, as a reference towards a group.
I always gravitate towards those who know more.
Siempre ando hacia los que saben más.