ir todo recto
/iɾ todo ɾeɡto/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go straight' is translated into Spanish as ir todo recto.
ir todo recto is a common way to say 'go straight'. Additionally, the expression seguir derecho can be used to mean 'to continue straight'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ir todo recto literally translates to 'to go all straight'.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾ todo ɾeɡto/
Did you know?
- The word recto can also refer to the anatomical term for the 'rectum', derived from the Latin rectum.
- In some Latin American dialects, saying derecho can mean both 'straight ahead' and 'on the right side', which can lead to confusing directions for tourists.
- Depending on the region, the command 'go straight' might use andá, which is a form of the verb andar (to walk) rather than ir (to go).
Examples in context
- Por favor, vaya todo recto y encontrará el museo a su derecha.Please, go straight, and you will find the museum on your right.
- Ve todo recto hasta llegar al supermercado y dobla a la izquierda.Go straight until you reach the supermarket and turn left.
- Debes ir todo recto por esta calle.You should go straight along this street.
- Para llegar al banco, hay que ir todo recto.To get to the bank, you must go straight.
Example conversation
Javier is asking María for directions on the street.
- JavierPerdona, ¿cómo llego a la plaza?Excuse me, how do I get to the square?
- MaríaTienes que ir todo recto por esta calle.You have to go straight along this street.
- Javier¿Y luego giro a la derecha?And then do I turn right?
- MaríaSí, gira en la siguiente esquina.Yes, turn at the next corner.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ir, recto, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
