sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha
/siɡe todo ɾeɡto i xiɾa a la deɾet͡ʃa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "go straight ahead and turn right" is translated into Spanish as sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha.
A set of directions telling someone to continue forward and then make a right turn.
Which one should you use?
The different forms of this phrase depend on the level of formality and the region. You may encounter versions using derecho instead of recto and dobla instead of gira, particularly in many Latin American countries. In Spain, you might hear Sigue todo recto y luego gira a la derecha.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, one way to say this is Seguí derecho y después doblá a la derecha. In Spain, a common variation is Sigue todo recto y luego gira a la derecha.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha uses the informal 'tú' imperative. When addressing someone formally, you should use the formal imperative forms such as siga and gire instead of sigue and gira.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡe todo ɾeɡto i xiɾa a la deɾetʃa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cities, directions are given by counting manzanas, which translates literally to 'apples' but actually refers to city blocks.
- In some contexts, recto refers specifically to the rectum or the straight part of the intestine.
- The word gira comes from the verb girar, which is the same word used to describe the movement of a spinning top.
Examples in context
- Vaya todo recto hasta llegar al parque y luego gire a la derecha.Go straight until you reach the park, and then turn right.
- Siga recto por la Avenida Juárez y después gire a la derecha en la Calle López.Go straight on Juarez Avenue and then turn right on Lopez Street.
- Sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha en la próxima calle.Go straight ahead and turn right at the next street.
- Sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha en la esquina.Go straight ahead and turn right at the corner.
- Para llegar al banco, sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha.To get to the bank, go straight ahead and turn right.
- Sigue todo recto y gira a la derecha tras el semáforo.Go straight ahead and turn right after the traffic light.
Example conversation
Sofía is giving directions to Mateo on the street.
- SofíaPerdona, ¿dónde está el museo?Excuse me, where is the museum?
- MateoSigue todo recto y gira a la derecha.Go straight ahead and turn right.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por tu ayuda, Sofía.Thank you very much for your help, Sofia.
- MateoDe nada, Mateo. ¡Buen viaje!You're welcome, Mateo. Have a good trip!
