left

The side or direction that is opposite to the right. It can also refer to the act of departing or leaving a place. While the directional sense of 'left' (as in 'izquierda') is directly translatable, the nuance of 'left' meaning 'a departure' or 'an act of leaving' does not have a single, direct noun equivalent in Spanish. Spanish typically expresses this concept using a verb phrase (e.g., 'su partida' for 'his departure') or a more descriptive noun phrase, as there isn't a simple noun 'left' that conveys this specific meaning in the same way as in English.

• Take the first street on the left. — This means turning into the street that is on the left side.
• He always wears his watch on his left wrist. — This refers to the wrist on the left side of the body.
• Her sudden left from the party surprised everyone. — This indicates that her unexpected departure from the party was a surprise.

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'leave', meaning to go away from a place, person, or thing, or to abandon something or someone.

• She left her keys on the table this morning. — This means she forgot her keys on the table.
• They left for vacation early in the morning. — This indicates they departed for their vacation.
• The cat was left alone in the house for the weekend. — This means the cat was abandoned or remained alone in the house.

Of, relating to, or situated on the side of the body or a thing that is to the west when one is facing north. It is the opposite of 'right'.

• Please pass me the book on your left side. — This refers to the book located on the side opposite the right.
• He has a scar on his left arm from a childhood accident. — This describes the arm on the left side of his body.

Towards or on the left side or direction.

• Turn left at the next intersection. — This is an instruction to make a turn towards the left direction.
• The car swerved suddenly left to avoid a deer. — This describes the direction the car moved.