giro a la derecha
/xiɾo a la deɾet͡ʃa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "right turn" is translated into Spanish as giro a la derecha.
This phrase describes a movement where a person or vehicle changes direction to the right.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of giro (turn or rotation), a (to), la (the) and derecha (right).
Which one should you use?
While giro a la derecha is the noun phrase for a right turn, you may use the imperative forms gire a la derecha or gira a la derecha if you are giving directions or commands, such as a GPS or a person directing traffic. To say a "left turn" instead, replace derecha with izquierda.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiɾo a la deɾetʃa/
Did you know?
- The word derecho is also the Spanish word for 'law' or 'legal rights'. This creates a linguistic link between the physical 'right' side and the concept of justice.
- A driver told to siga derecho should actually continue straight ahead, not make a giro a la derecha.
- While giro a la derecha is a physical movement, the phrase dar un giro is often used in Spain to describe a sudden plot twist or a total life change.
Examples in context
- Vi que su coche daba un giro a la derecha.I saw his car make a right turn.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase giro a la derecha in context.Tatoeba #1938669 by teskmon, translation #901492 by joeycrunch
- Gire a la derecha en la próxima esquinaTurn right at the next corner
- Doblé a la derecha y seguí por dos cuadrasI turned to the right and continued for two blocks
- Ve a la derecha y encontrarás el restauranteGo right, and you'll find the restaurant
- Da vuelta a la derecha en la siguiente intersecciónTurn right at the next intersection
- Dobla a la derecha en el próximo semáforoTurn right at the next traffic light
- Doblé a la derecha y encontré el museoI turned right and found the museum
- Ve a la derecha después del puente y llegarás a la playaGo right after the bridge, and you'll reach the beach
- Dar vuelta a la derecha en el próximo cruce y seguir derechoTurn right at the next intersection and continue straight
- El conductor hizo un giro a la derecha.The driver made a right turn.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are driving in a car.
- DanielMaría, prepárate para el giro a la derecha.María, get ready for the right turn.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo veo ahora.Okay, I see it now.
- Daniel¿Segura de que es este giro a la derecha?Are you sure this is the right turn?
- MaríaSí, el mapa dice que es aquí.Yes, the map says it is here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
