Meaning
Gives a direction, indicating movement or position to the right.
Cultural Background
In Spain, directions are often very specific. You might hear 'hacia la derecha' followed by a landmark. In Mexico, people often use 'derechito' to mean 'straight ahead', which can confuse learners who think it means 'to the right'. Argentines often use 'a la derecha' for both movement and location, making 'hacia' less common in casual speech. Colombians are known for being very polite when giving directions, often adding 'por favor' or 'con gusto'.
Movement vs Location
Always remember: 'Hacia' = Movement, 'A' = Location.
Don't use 'hacia' for static objects
Saying 'La mesa está hacia la derecha' sounds like the table is moving.
Meaning
Gives a direction, indicating movement or position to the right.
Movement vs Location
Always remember: 'Hacia' = Movement, 'A' = Location.
Don't use 'hacia' for static objects
Saying 'La mesa está hacia la derecha' sounds like the table is moving.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Para llegar al parque, debes girar ______.
'Hacia la derecha' indicates the direction of the turn.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
For static locations, use 'a la derecha'.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match: 'Hacia la derecha' -> ?
'Hacia' means towards.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesPara llegar al parque, debes girar ______.
'Hacia la derecha' indicates the direction of the turn.
Which sentence is correct?
For static locations, use 'a la derecha'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
'Hacia' means towards.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly for movement or direction. For location, use 'a la derecha'.
Yes, the phrase is universally understood.
Related Phrases
A la derecha
contrastOn the right
Hacia la izquierda
similarTowards the left
Girar a la derecha
builds onTo turn right
Derecho
similarStraight
