Meaning
Indicates a direction towards the right side.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'a la derecha' is used exactly as in Latin America for navigation. Mexicans often use 'a mano derecha' for clarity. Directions are often given with 'derecha', but 'doblar' is very common. Very polite, often adds 'por favor' when giving directions.
Gender Matters
Always use 'la' because 'derecha' is feminine.
Don't say 'derecho'
Using 'derecho' for a turn will confuse people; it means straight.
Meaning
Indicates a direction towards the right side.
Gender Matters
Always use 'la' because 'derecha' is feminine.
Don't say 'derecho'
Using 'derecho' for a turn will confuse people; it means straight.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Para llegar al cine, gira ___.
The phrase is 'a la derecha'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
Use 'estar' for location and the correct feminine phrase.
Match the direction to the meaning.
Match: 1. A la derecha, 2. A la izquierda
Derecha is right, izquierda is left.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesPara llegar al cine, gira ___.
The phrase is 'a la derecha'.
Which sentence is correct?
Use 'estar' for location and the correct feminine phrase.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Derecha is right, izquierda is left.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is neutral and used in all contexts.
Yes, it refers to conservative parties.
It refers to 'la mano' (the hand).
Related Phrases
A la izquierda
contrastTo the left
Todo recto
contrastStraight ahead
A mano derecha
similarOn the right hand side
Doblar a la derecha
builds onTurn right
