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"Turn right" in Italian: giri a destra
giri a destra
Note: informal: gira a destra
Turn right in Italian is giri a destra (JEE-ree ah DEH-strah), the polite lei form. Informal tu is gira a destra. Keep a destra with the verb.
Taxi instructions
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How to pronounce giri a destra
Say it
JEE-ree ah DEH-strah
/ˈdʒi.ri a ˈdɛ.stra/
Giri is JEE-ree. A is ah. Destra stresses DEH: DEH-strah. Soft s cluster.
"Turn right" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| giri a destra | turn right (formal) Directions with lei. | Directions with lei. |
| gira a destra | turn right (informal) Tu form. | Tu form. |
| poi a destra | then right Short follow-up. | Short follow-up. |
| la prima a destra | the first (street) on the right Detailed directions. | Detailed directions. |
How to use giri a destra in real life
- 1Taxi instructions
Al semaforo giri a destra, per favore.
At the light turn right, please.
Giri a destra.
- 2Friend on bike
Dopo il ponte gira a destra.
After the bridge turn right.
Gira a destra informal.
- 3Parking hunt
Giri a destra qui: c'è un parcheggio.
Turn right here: there's a parking lot.
Full formal phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with giri a destra
Incorrect: Giri a right.
Correct: Giri a destra.
Keep a destra, not English right.
Incorrect: Gira (without direction)
Correct: Gira a destra.
Keep a destra with gira/giri.
Good to know
Right turns stack with Italian landmark talk: dopo la farmacia, giri a destra. Formal giri suits strangers giving you help; friends shorten to gira a destra. Pair with a sinistra when you need the other way.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Navigating to a parking garage
ChatPal
Al incrocio giri a destra.
At the intersection turn right.
You
Ok, gira a destra… fatto.
Ok, turn right… done.
ChatPal
Ancora: alla rampa giri a destra di nuovo.
Again: at the ramp turn right once more.
You
Visto l'ingresso: entriamo.
I see the entrance: let's go in.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Turn right" in Italian
Formal turn right?
Giri a destra.
Informal?
Gira a destra.
Must I keep a destra?
Yes—direction is part of the headword.
First right?
La prima a destra.
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