Usages of hacia
Mi brújula indica que vamos hacia el sur, pero yo prefiero el norte.
My compass shows we are going south, but I prefer the north.
Camino hacia la escuela con mi perro.
I walk toward the school with my dog.
El piloto del barco usa una brújula para girar hacia el sur sin riesgo, incluso con niebla.
The ship’s pilot uses a compass to turn south without risk, even in fog.
En la rotonda toma el segundo carril para salir hacia el centro.
At the roundabout take the second lane to exit toward downtown.
Creo que la justicia y el respeto sincero hacia todas las personas nos ayudan a vivir mejor juntos.
I believe that justice and sincere respect toward all people help us live better together.
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