How to Say ‘Turn right’ in Spain Spanish
Gire a la derecha
HEE-reh ah lah deh-REH-chah
[HEE-reh ah lah deh-REH-chah]
💬 Usage Tip: Swap the ending to get straight on: siga todo recto "go straight ahead". You'll hear it in the same breath as left and right.
Phrase Breakdown
Gire
[HEE-reh]
turn
Polite command form of girar, used to give driving directions.
Gire a la derecha en la próxima calle.
Turn right at the next street.
a la derecha
ah lah deh-REH-chah
to the right
Pronounce it 'a la de-RE-cha'. The single 'r' is a quick tap, and 'ch' is as in 'church'.
La farmacia está a la derecha.
The pharmacy is on the right.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
to
A preposition used before an infinitive verb.
Está dispuesto «A» colaborar con el equipo.
He is willing to collaborate with the team.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
derecha
[deh-REH-chah]
right
Used for the right-hand side or direction.
El banco está a la derecha.
The bank is on the right.
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