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"Right (direction)" in Spanish: a la derecha
a la derecha
Right as a direction is a la derecha. Turn with gira a la derecha. Derecha is feminine.
Street corner
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How to pronounce a la derecha
Say it
ah lah deh-REH-chah
/ˈa ˈla ðe.ˈɾe.tʃa/
ah lah deh-REH-chah. Stress REH.
"Right (direction)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a la derecha | to the right / on the right Default direction phrase. | Default direction phrase. |
| gira a la derecha | turn right Walking or driving. | Walking or driving. |
| a tu derecha | on your right Pointing with tú. | Pointing with tú. |
| a su derecha | on your right (usted) Polite pointing. | Polite pointing. |
How to use a la derecha in real life
- 1Street corner
Gira a la derecha después del semáforo.
Turn right after the light.
Gira a la derecha.
- 2Landmark
La farmacia está a la derecha.
The pharmacy is on the right.
Está a la derecha.
- 3Taxi
A la derecha, en la próxima esquina.
To the right, at the next corner.
Short a la derecha.
Mistakes English speakers make with a la derecha
Incorrect: Gira a el derecha.
Correct: Gira a la derecha.
Derecha is feminine: a la derecha.
Incorrect: Gira a la derecho.
Correct: Gira a la derecha.
Direction right is derecha, not derecho.
Good to know
Good to knowDerecho means straight ahead. Derecha means right. Mixing them is a common beginner mix-up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a cafe
ChatPal
El café queda a la derecha.
The cafe is on the right.
You
¿Doblo a la derecha aquí?
Do I turn right here?
ChatPal
Sí. Luego camina una cuadra.
Yes. Then walk one block.
You
Ya veo la puerta a la derecha.
I already see the door on the right.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Right (direction)" in Spanish
Is derecha feminine?
Yes: la derecha, a la derecha.
Derecha or derecho?
Derecha is right. Derecho is straight ahead.
How do you pronounce derecha?
Deh-REH-chah. Stress REH in derecha.
Formal right for a stranger?
Say a su derecha with usted.
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