gira a la derecha
/xiɾa a la deɾet͡ʃa/from spelling rules
To say "turn right" in Spanish, you use gira a la derecha.
This phrase is used to give a direction to move or steer toward the right side.
What does it mean word for word?
The part a la derecha literally means "to the right".
Which one should you use?
To say "turn left", replace derecha with izquierda.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gira a la derecha uses the informal singular imperative, which is used when speaking to one person you know well. For a formal singular tone used when speaking to a stranger or showing respect, use gire a la derecha. To give directions to a group of people, use the plural imperative giren a la derecha.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiɾa a la deɾetʃa/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, diestro, for someone who is right-handed. This word is also used to describe someone who is 'skillful' or 'expert'.
- While gira a la derecha is common, some regions use dobla a la derecha. The verb doblar literally means 'to fold', reflecting the idea of folding one's path.
- While gira is used for turning, the word girar is also used to describe a concert tour, such as a gira musical, because the artist 'turns' through different cities.
Examples in context
- Gira a la derecha.Turn right.This sentence is useful for the phrase gira a la derecha.Tatoeba #683442 by Shishir, translation #464290 by lukaszpp
- Gira a la derecha allí.Turn right there.Tatoeba #1214324 by marcelostockle, translation #50853 by CM
- Gira a la derecha en el cruce.Turn right at the crossroad.Tatoeba #535247 by Shishir, translation #6047 by shortiiboy
- Gire a la derecha en la siguiente intersección.Turn right at the next intersection.
- Voltea a la derecha después del semáforo.Turn right after the traffic light.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel is giving Sofía driving directions in the car.
- DanielEn la siguiente calle, gira a la derecha.At the next street, turn right.
- Sofía¿En la calle de la farmacia?At the street with the pharmacy?
- DanielSí, Sofía, gira a la derecha allí.Yes, Sofía, turn right there.
- SofíaVale, ya lo estoy haciendo.Okay, I am doing it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
