Meaning
To change direction towards the right side.
Cultural Background
Brazilians often use landmarks like 'o posto' (gas station) or 'a banca' (newsstand) instead of street names when telling you to turn right. In Portugal, 'dobrar à direita' is very common, especially when referring to turning a corner (esquina). In Luanda, directions might involve informal landmarks or 'candongueiros' (minibus) stops.
The Crase Rule
Always use the accent (à) when giving directions. It shows you are an advanced learner who knows Portuguese grammar!
Direito vs Direita
This is the #1 mistake. Practice saying 'Direito - Straight' and 'Direita - Right' ten times every morning.
Meaning
To change direction towards the right side.
The Crase Rule
Always use the accent (à) when giving directions. It shows you are an advanced learner who knows Portuguese grammar!
Direito vs Direita
This is the #1 mistake. Practice saying 'Direito - Straight' and 'Direita - Right' ten times every morning.
Portugal vs Brazil
If you are in Lisbon, try using 'Dobrar' to sound more like a local.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to turn right'.
No próximo sinal, você deve ____ à direita.
After 'deve' (must), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct direction command:
The crase (à) is required because it's a contraction of 'a' + 'a'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A GPS giving a command.
GPS systems use formal/neutral imperative forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Turista: Com licença, como chego ao parque? Local: Siga esta rua e ____ à direita na padaria.
The imperative 'vire' is used for giving directions.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNo próximo sinal, você deve ____ à direita.
After 'deve' (must), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Select the correct direction command:
The crase (à) is required because it's a contraction of 'a' + 'a'.
Context: A GPS giving a command.
GPS systems use formal/neutral imperative forms.
Turista: Com licença, como chego ao parque? Local: Siga esta rua e ____ à direita na padaria.
The imperative 'vire' is used for giving directions.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral and appropriate for all settings, from talking to friends to following a professional GPS.
It is a 'crase', a contraction of the preposition 'a' and the feminine article 'a'.
No, it sounds broken. You must include the 'à'.
The opposite is 'Virar à esquerda' (Turn left).
Yes, metaphorically, to describe a change in company strategy.
The meaning is the same, though local slang for 'turning' might vary.
Related Phrases
Virar à esquerda
contrastTo turn left
Seguir em frente
similarTo go straight
Dobrar a esquina
specialized formTo turn the corner
