Bedeutung
Indicates direction towards the right side.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, 'a la derecha' is used constantly in cities like Madrid where streets are winding. In Mexico, directions are often given with a friendly 'a la derecha' accompanied by a hand gesture. In Buenos Aires, you might hear 'a mano derecha' as a common variation. Colombians are very polite with directions, often adding 'por favor' after 'a la derecha'.
Use gestures
When giving directions, always point to the right. It helps the listener understand immediately.
Don't confuse with 'derecho'
This is the most common error. 'Derecho' means straight or law, not right side.
Bedeutung
Indicates direction towards the right side.
Use gestures
When giving directions, always point to the right. It helps the listener understand immediately.
Don't confuse with 'derecho'
This is the most common error. 'Derecho' means straight or law, not right side.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Para llegar al banco, gira ____ derecha.
The correct prepositional phrase is 'a la derecha'.
Choose the correct direction.
Which phrase means 'turn right'?
'A la derecha' is the correct phrase for turning right.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match: 'A la derecha' to its English equivalent.
A la derecha translates to 'to the right'.
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenPara llegar al banco, gira ____ derecha.
The correct prepositional phrase is 'a la derecha'.
Which phrase means 'turn right'?
'A la derecha' is the correct phrase for turning right.
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A la derecha translates to 'to the right'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is neutral and used in all contexts.
No, 'a la derecha' is the standard prepositional phrase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
a la izquierda
contrastto the left
todo recto
contraststraight ahead
a mano derecha
similarat the right hand
girar a la derecha
builds onto turn right
