ve a la derecha
/be a la deɾet͡ʃa/from spelling rules
To say 'go right' in Spanish, use ve a la derecha.
The phrase is used to instruct someone to move or travel toward the right side.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb ve (go), the preposition a (to) and the noun phrase la derecha (the right).
Which one should you use?
Ve a la derecha is the direct opposite of ve a la izquierda, which means 'go left'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, the phrase Dobla a la derecha is commonly used to mean 'turn right'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a single person in a formal setting, use vaya a la derecha. If you are giving directions to a group of people, use the plural imperative form vayan a la derecha.
How do you pronounce it?
/be a la deɾetʃa/
Did you know?
- The word derecha shares its root with the word derecho, which means 'law' or 'right' as in a legal entitlement.
- The word derecha comes from the Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight'. This is why the same word is used to describe both the direction 'right' and the concept of being 'straight' or 'upright'.
- In some contexts, saying tienes razón means 'you are right' regarding an opinion, but you cannot use derecha to express this kind of correctness.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría ir hacia la derecha en el semáforo?Excuse me, could you please go right at the traffic light?
- Cuando llegues al cruce, ve a la derecha y verás el café a tu izquierda.When you reach the intersection, go right and you'll see the cafe on your left.
- En la esquina, ve a la derecha.At the corner, go right.
- Si quieres llegar al banco, ve a la derecha.If you want to reach the bank, go right.
- Cuando llegues al semáforo, ve a la derecha.When you reach the traffic light, go right.
- No dobles aquí, ve a la derecha.Don't turn here, go right.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are walking in a new city.
- Lucía¿Sabes cómo llegar al museo?Do you know how to get to the museum?
- JavierSí, ve a la derecha en la próxima calle.Yes, go right at the next street.
- Lucía¿Después de la esquina?After the corner?
- JavierExacto, ve a la derecha y lo verás.Exactly, go right and you will see it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, derecha, la, ve, CC BY-SA 4.0.
