How to Say ‘Turn right.’ in Portuguese
Vire à direita.
VEE-reh ah dee-RAY-tah
[VEE-reh ah dee-RAY-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: In direita, the first i is barely said, so it comes out close to (dr-AY-tuh). This vowel-swallowing is everywhere in Portugal, so listen for the stressed syllable.
Phrase Breakdown
Vire
[VEE-reh]
turn
Formal command form of 'virar' (to turn), used when giving directions.
Vire na próxima rua.
Turn at the next street.
à
[ah]
to the
Indicating direction or destination towards something specific.
Vamos à praia amanhã.
We are going to the beach tomorrow.
direita
[dee-RAY-tah]
right
Direction word used when giving or following directions.
Vire à direita depois do café.
Turn right after the café.
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