Spanish Phrase
Sí, está justo a la vuelta de la esquina.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Yes, it’s right around the corner.’ The word justo stresses that the place is very close, not just nearby. It is a friendly, informal way to confirm a location.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks where something is and you want to confirm that it is only a few steps away. It works in everyday conversation, especially when giving directions on foot in a city or town.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síestájustoalavueltadelaesquina
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes‑no question; it can also be used to confirm a statement.
está (estar for location)
The verb estar is used for temporary states and locations; here it tells where something is.
justo (adverb)
Means ‘exactly’ or ‘right’; it adds emphasis to the proximity expressed by the rest of the phrase.
a la vuelta de (idiom)
Literally ‘at the turn of’, it is an idiomatic way to say ‘around the corner’ or ‘a short walk away’.
esquina (noun)
Means ‘corner’; combined with ‘vuelta’ it refers to the spot just past the corner of a street.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde está la cafetería?
Where is the café?
Sí, está justo a la vuelta de la esquina.
Yes, it’s right around the corner.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, es justo a la vuelta de la esquina.
Use estar (está) for location, not ser (es).
Sí, está justa a la vuelta de la esquina.
Justo is an adverb; it does not change gender.
Sí, está justo a la vuelta del esquina.
The correct preposition is ‘de’, not ‘del’.
↔Alternatives
Sí, está a la vuelta de la esquina.
Yes, it’s around the corner.
Sí, está muy cerca, a la vuelta de la esquina.
Yes, it’s very close, just around the corner.
Sí, está justo al doblar la esquina.
Yes, it’s right as you turn the corner.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries ‘a la vuelta de la esquina’ is a very common way to describe a short distance, roughly a 1‑2 minute walk. The expression is informal and works well in casual conversation, but avoid it in very formal written directions. Remember that ‘vuelta’ literally means ‘turn’, so the phrase evokes the image of turning the corner and finding the place immediately after.