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"Straight ahead" in Spanish: derecho
derecho
Note: also: todo recto
Straight ahead in Spanish is derecho. You will also hear todo recto. Keep derecho separate from derecha.
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How to pronounce derecho
Say it
deh-REH-choh
/de.ˈɾe.tʃo/
deh-REH-choh. Stress REH. Final oh.
"Straight ahead" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| derecho | straight ahead Common direction adverb. | Common direction adverb. |
| todo recto | straight ahead Clear alternative. | Clear alternative. |
| sigue derecho | keep going straight Walking directions. | Walking directions. |
| vaya derecho | go straight (usted) Polite form for strangers. | Polite form for strangers. |
How to use derecho in real life
- 1On foot
Sigue derecho dos cuadras.
Keep straight ahead two blocks.
Sigue derecho.
- 2Taxi
Derecho, por favor.
Straight ahead, please.
One-word derecho for drivers.
- 3Landmark
El museo queda derecho, no a la izquierda.
The museum is straight ahead, not on the left.
Derecho vs left.
Mistakes English speakers make with derecho
Incorrect: Sigue derecha dos cuadras.
Correct: Sigue derecho dos cuadras.
Straight ahead is derecho, not derecha.
Incorrect: Camina a el derecho.
Correct: Camina derecho.
Use derecho alone; no a el.
Good to know
Good to knowDerecho (straight) and derecha (right) sound close. Confirm derecho with a hand gesture if needed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking to a plaza
ChatPal
Sigue derecho hasta la plaza.
Keep straight ahead to the plaza.
You
¿Solo derecho, sin girar?
Just straight ahead, no turns?
ChatPal
Exacto. Luego me avisas.
Exactly. Then let me know.
You
Voy derecho ahora.
I'm going straight ahead now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Straight ahead" in Spanish
Derecho or derecha?
Derecho means straight ahead. Derecha means right.
Is derecho formal?
Neutral. Vaya derecho is the usted form.
How do you pronounce derecho?
Deh-REH-choh. Stress REH in derecho.
Can I say todo recto?
Yes. Todo recto also means straight ahead.
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