How do you say "Turn right." in Mexican Spanish?

"Turn right." in Mexican Spanish is "Dé vuelta a la derecha.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Turn right.’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "Dé vuelta a la derecha." mean in English?

"Dé vuelta a la derecha." means "Turn right." in English. Usage tip: In Mexico, [dé vuelta] is a very common way to tell someone to turn. You can swap the direction: [a la izquierda] or [a la derecha].

Dé vuelta a la derecha.

deh BWEHL-tah ah lah deh-REH-chah

[deh BWEHL-tah ah lah deh-REH-chah]

💬 Usage Tip: In Mexico, [dé vuelta] is a very common way to tell someone to turn. You can swap the direction: [a la izquierda] or [a la derecha].

Phrase Breakdown

Dé

[deh]

make/give

Polite command from dar, used in the expression dé vuelta.

Example

Dé vuelta a la derecha. Después siga derecho.

Turn right. Then go straight.

vuelta

[BWEHL-tah]

turn

In the phrase dar vuelta, it means a turn.

Example

Dé vuelta a la derecha. La vuelta está junto al banco.

Turn right. The turn is next to the bank.

[ah]

Preposition used in direction expressions.

Example

Dé vuelta a la derecha. Mire a esa avenida.

Turn right. Look toward that avenue.

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article used before feminine nouns.

Example

Dé vuelta a la derecha. La calle es ancha.

Turn right. The street is wide.

derecha

[deh-REH-chah]

right

The right side or right direction.

Example

Dé vuelta a la derecha. La derecha va al mercado.

Turn right. The right side goes to the market.

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