This is the 660th most frequent Spanish word.
izquierda
"Left" (direction or side).
Here, 'izquierda' is used to indicate direction.
Giramos a la izquierda en la intersección.
We turned to the left at the intersection.
Here, 'izquierda' refers to a specific side of her body, her left hand.
Ella sostiene el libro con la mano izquierda.
She holds the book with her left hand.
Here, 'izquierda' refers to a political alignment or ideology.