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"Turn left" in Spanish: dobla a la izquierda
dobla a la izquierda
Turn left is dobla a la izquierda. It is the tú form. For ustedes, say doblen a la izquierda.
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How to pronounce dobla a la izquierda
Say it
DOH-blah ah lah ees-KYEHR-dah
/ˈdo.βla ˈa ˈla is.ˈkjeɾ.da/
DOH-blah ah lah ees-KYEHR-dah. Stress DOH and KYEHR.
"Turn left" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobla a la izquierda | turn left (tú) Default informal. | Default informal. |
| doble a la izquierda | turn left (usted) More formal. | More formal. |
| doblen a la izquierda | turn left (ustedes) Plural. | Plural. |
| a la izquierda | to the left Short fragment. | Short fragment. |
How to use dobla a la izquierda in real life
- 1Walking
En la esquina, dobla a la izquierda.
At the corner, turn left.
Full phrase.
- 2GPS style
En cien metros, dobla a la izquierda.
In one hundred meters, turn left.
Distance.
- 3Mall
Después de las escaleras, dobla a la izquierda.
After the stairs, turn left.
Indoor.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobla a la izquierda
Incorrect: Dobla a la left.
Correct: Dobla a la izquierda.
Use izquierda in dobla a la izquierda.
Incorrect: Gira a la izquierda.
Correct: Dobla a la izquierda.
Prefer the headword dobla a la izquierda.
Good to know
Good to knowDobla a la izquierda is common spoken direction talk. Combine with landmarks. Ustedes hear doblen a la izquierda.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Guiding a friend to a café
ChatPal
Sigue esta calle y dobla a la izquierda.
Follow this street and turn left.
You
Dobla a la izquierda en el semáforo. ¿Sí?
Turn left at the light. Right?
ChatPal
Sí. Luego verás el café.
Yes. Then you'll see the café.
You
Perfecto. Voy caminando.
Perfect. I'll walk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Turn left" in Spanish
Tú form?
Dobla a la izquierda.
Usted form?
Doble a la izquierda.
Ustedes form?
Doblen a la izquierda.
Pronounce izquierda?
ees-KYEHR-dah; soft z like s.
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