Meaning
The side of the body that is not the left side.
Cultural Background
In Brazilian traffic, turning right on a red light is generally prohibited unless there is a specific sign allowing it, unlike in parts of the US. In older Portuguese cities like Lisbon, 'direita' can be tricky because streets are narrow and winding; locals might say 'suba à direita' (go up to the right).
The 'Hand' Trick
If you forget if it's 'Direito' or 'Direita', remember that 'Mão' (hand) is feminine, so the direction is always 'Direita'.
Meaning
The side of the body that is not the left side.
The 'Hand' Trick
If you forget if it's 'Direito' or 'Direita', remember that 'Mão' (hand) is feminine, so the direction is always 'Direita'.
Test Yourself
How do you say 'Turn right' in Portuguese?
Para chegar ao museu, você precisa...
Directions use the feminine 'direita' with the preposition 'à'.
Complete with the correct form (Direito/Direita).
A minha orelha _______ está ouvindo um zumbido.
'Orelha' is a feminine noun.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight, not turn.
'Direto' means straight, 'Direita' means right.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesPara chegar ao museu, você precisa...
Directions use the feminine 'direita' with the preposition 'à'.
A minha orelha _______ está ouvindo um zumbido.
'Orelha' is a feminine noun.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight, not turn.
'Direto' means straight, 'Direita' means right.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsAs a noun meaning 'the right side' or a direction, yes. If it's an adjective, it changes to 'direito' for masculine nouns.
Related Phrases
Esquerda
contrastLeft
Direto
similarStraight
À direita de
specialized formTo the right of...
