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"Turn right" in Spanish: dobla a la derecha
dobla a la derecha
Turn right is dobla a la derecha. It is the tú form. For ustedes, say doblen a la derecha.
Walking
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How to pronounce dobla a la derecha
Say it
DOH-blah ah lah deh-REH-chah
/ˈdo.βla ˈa ˈla ðe.ˈɾe.tʃa/
DOH-blah ah lah deh-REH-chah. Stress DOH and REH.
"Turn right" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobla a la derecha | turn right (tú) Default informal. | Default informal. |
| doble a la derecha | turn right (usted) More formal. | More formal. |
| doblen a la derecha | turn right (ustedes) Plural. | Plural. |
| a la derecha | to the right Short fragment. | Short fragment. |
How to use dobla a la derecha in real life
- 1Walking
En la esquina, dobla a la derecha.
At the corner, turn right.
Full phrase.
- 2GPS style
En cien metros, dobla a la derecha.
In one hundred meters, turn right.
Distance.
- 3Station
Después del puente, dobla a la derecha.
After the bridge, turn right.
Landmark.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobla a la derecha
Incorrect: Dobla a la right.
Correct: Dobla a la derecha.
Use derecha in dobla a la derecha.
Incorrect: Gira a la derecha.
Correct: Dobla a la derecha.
Prefer the headword dobla a la derecha.
Good to know
Dobla a la derecha pairs with landmarks in spoken directions. Ustedes hear doblen a la derecha. Keep derecha, not English right.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Guiding a friend to the hotel
ChatPal
Pasa el parque y dobla a la derecha.
Pass the park and turn right.
You
Dobla a la derecha después del parque. Entendido.
Turn right after the park. Got it.
ChatPal
El hotel queda en esa calle.
The hotel is on that street.
You
Gracias. Llego en cinco minutos.
Thanks. I'll arrive in five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Turn right" in Spanish
Tú form?
Dobla a la derecha.
Usted form?
Doble a la derecha.
Ustedes form?
Doblen a la derecha.
Pronounce derecha?
deh-REH-chah, stress REH.
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