A1 Collocation 中性 1分钟阅读

a destra

to the right

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'a destra' to tell someone to turn right or indicate that something is located on the right side.

  • Means: To the right or on the right side.
  • Used in: Driving, walking, or describing where an object is located.
  • Don't confuse: With 'giusto', which means 'right' as in 'correct'.
🗺️ + 👉 = 📍 (Map + Pointing Right = Destination Found)

适合你水平的解释：

At the A1 level, 'a destra' is a vital 'survival' phrase. You use it to understand basic directions like 'turn right' or 'it's on the right'. It is one of the first spatial words you learn alongside 'a sinistra' (to the left) and 'dritto' (straight). The grammar is simple: just the preposition 'a' and the word 'destra'.
At the A2 level, you start using 'a destra' to describe your environment in more detail. You learn to use 'a destra di' to link two objects (e.g., 'the chair is to the right of the table'). You also begin to distinguish between 'girare a destra' (to turn) and 'essere a destra' (to be located on the right).
At the B1 level, you can follow complex directions involving multiple steps. You understand the nuance of 'sulla destra' versus 'a destra'. You can also use the phrase in more abstract contexts, such as describing the layout of a webpage or a professional presentation, and you start to recognize its use in political discussions.
At the B2 level, you use 'a destra' fluently in various registers. You might use it in a work environment to describe data on a chart ('il grafico a destra mostra...') or in a more formal driving context. You are comfortable with the political connotations and can participate in debates where 'la destra' is a key term.
At the C1 level, you appreciate the stylistic uses of 'a destra'. You might use 'a man destra' for literary effect or understand complex idiomatic expressions that involve the right side. You can analyze how the phrase is used in journalism to frame spatial or ideological narratives with precision and subtle nuance.
At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of the cognitive linguistics behind 'a destra'. You understand its etymological journey from Latin 'dexter' and how this influences modern metaphorical usage. You can use the phrase in sophisticated architectural descriptions or philosophical arguments regarding spatial perception and social hierarchy.

意思

Giving directions for a location or turn.

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文化背景

Italians often use landmarks (churches, fountains, bars) instead of street names when giving directions. 'A destra' will often follow a landmark. A sharp movement of the hand or even just the index finger to the right often accompanies the phrase 'a destra'. In narrow Italian streets, 'a destra' might mean pulling over to the right to let someone pass, not just turning. The right side is traditionally the place of honor at a dinner table or in formal processions.

💡

Use your hands

In Italy, directions are visual. Always point when you say 'a destra' to be better understood.

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Avoid 'In'

Never say 'in destra'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.

💡

Use your hands

In Italy, directions are visual. Always point when you say 'a destra' to be better understood.

⚠️

Avoid 'In'

Never say 'in destra'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.

🎯

Sulla destra

Use 'sulla destra' when you want to sound more precise about where a building is located.

💬

GPS Voice

Set your phone's GPS to Italian. You will hear 'a destra' so many times that you'll never forget it.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase for 'to the right'.

Al semaforo, devi girare ___.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： a destra

'A destra' is the standard way to say 'to the right' in Italian.

Which sentence correctly says 'The book is to the right of the lamp'?

Scegli la frase corretta:

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Il libro è a destra della lampada.

When specifying 'to the right of something', use 'a destra di' + the article.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Scusi, dov'è il museo? B: Vada dritto, poi la prima strada ___.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： a destra

In directions, 'la prima strada a destra' is the standard construction.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are pointing at a person in a photo on the right side.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Quello a destra

'Quello a destra' means 'the one on the right'.

🎉 得分： /4

视觉学习工具

A Destra vs. Giusto

A Destra
Direction Turn right
Giusto
Correctness That is right

Common Verbs with 'a destra'

🚶

Movement

  • • girare
  • • svoltare
  • • andare
📍

Position

  • • essere
  • • trovarsi
  • • stare

练习题库

5 练习
选择正确答案 Fill Blank

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案：
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase for 'to the right'. Fill Blank A1

Al semaforo, devi girare ___.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： a destra

'A destra' is the standard way to say 'to the right' in Italian.

Which sentence correctly says 'The book is to the right of the lamp'? Choose A2

Scegli la frase corretta:

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Il libro è a destra della lampada.

When specifying 'to the right of something', use 'a destra di' + the article.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Scusi, dov'è il museo? B: Vada dritto, poi la prima strada ___.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： a destra

In directions, 'la prima strada a destra' is the standard construction.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are pointing at a person in a photo on the right side.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Quello a destra

'Quello a destra' means 'the one on the right'.

🎉 得分： /5

常见问题

12 个问题

Yes, in a spatial sense. It can also mean 'on the right side'.

Yes, but usually only when followed by 'di' (e.g., 'alla destra del padre'). For directions, 'a destra' is preferred.

You say 'mancino' for left-handed and 'destrimano' or 'destrorso' for right-handed.

In 'a destra', it acts as a noun meaning 'the right side'.

The opposite is 'a sinistra' (to the left).

Yes, 'la destra' refers to the political right wing.

It's an older, more formal way of saying 'on the right-hand side'.

Both are correct. 'Gira' is more common in conversation; 'svolta' is slightly more formal/technical.

Use the formal 'Lei' form: 'Svolti a destra'.

No, 'destra' is always feminine because it refers to 'la parte' (the part).

No! Use 'giusto' or 'corretto' for that.

It's an idiom meaning 'everywhere' or 'left and right'.

相关表达

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a sinistra

contrast

to the left

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dritto

similar

straight ahead

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sulla destra

specialized form

on the right side

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a destra e a manca

builds on

everywhere / left and right

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destrorso

specialized form

right-handed / clockwise

在哪里用

🚶

Asking for directions

Turista: Scusi, dov'è la stazione?

Passante: Vada dritto e poi giri a destra.

neutral
🚕

In a taxi

Passeggero: Giri a destra alla prossima strada, per favore.

Tassista: Certamente, a destra dopo il semaforo.

informal
🍴

At a restaurant

Cliente: Dov'è il bagno?

Cameriere: È in fondo al corridoio, a destra.

neutral
📸

Looking at photos

Amico 1: Chi è questo ragazzo?

Amico 2: Quello a destra? È mio cugino Marco.

informal
🍷

Setting the table

Mamma: Dove metto il coltello?

Figlio: Mettilo a destra del piatto.

neutral
📱

Driving with GPS

GPS: Tra duecento metri, svoltate a destra.

Guidatore: Ok, devo girare a destra.

neutral
🖼️

In a museum

Guida: A destra potete vedere un'opera di Caravaggio.

Visitatore: Incredibile, è bellissima!

formal
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Political discussion

Giornalista: Il governo si sposta a destra?

Politico: Vogliamo solo proteggere i confini.

neutral

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'D' for 'Destra' and 'D' for 'Direction' or 'Driver's side' (in most of Europe).

视觉联想

Imagine a large neon arrow pointing to the right with the word 'DESTRA' written in bright Italian colors (green, white, red).

Rhyme

A destra, la strada è lesta! (To the right, the road is quick!)

Story

Imagine you are driving a Ferrari in Maranello. Every time you see a beautiful red car, you have to turn 'a destra' to follow it. Soon, you've memorized that 'destra' is where the excitement is.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'a la derecha' in Spanish and 'à droite' in French. All share the Latin root 'dexter'.

Word Web

sinistradrittodirezionesvoltaregirarelatomanoposizione

挑战

For the next 5 minutes, every time you turn right in your house or office, say 'Giro a destra' out loud.

Review this phrase today, in 3 days, and in 1 week. Focus on the 'a' preposition.

发音

重音 Stress on the 'e' in 'destra'.

Short, open 'a' sound.

Stress on the first syllable. The 'e' is open (like in 'set').

正式程度

正式
Svolti a destra alla prossima intersezione.

Svolti a destra alla prossima intersezione. (Giving directions)

中性
Gira a destra alla prossima strada.

Gira a destra alla prossima strada. (Giving directions)

非正式
Gira a destra qui.

Gira a destra qui. (Giving directions)

俚语
Taglia a destra!

Taglia a destra! (Giving directions)

From the Latin 'ad' (to/at) and 'dextera' (right hand). The concept of 'right' has always been linked to skill and favor.

Latin:
Old Italian:

趣味小知识

The word 'destrezza' (dexterity/skill) comes from the same root as 'destra'.

文化笔记

Italians often use landmarks (churches, fountains, bars) instead of street names when giving directions. 'A destra' will often follow a landmark.

“Gira a destra dopo la fontana.”

A sharp movement of the hand or even just the index finger to the right often accompanies the phrase 'a destra'.

“[Gestures right] È a destra!”

In narrow Italian streets, 'a destra' might mean pulling over to the right to let someone pass, not just turning.

“Accosta a destra.”

The right side is traditionally the place of honor at a dinner table or in formal processions.

“Siediti alla mia destra.”

对话开场白

“

Scusi, per andare al centro devo girare a destra?

“

Cosa c'è a destra della tua casa?

“

In questa foto, chi è la persona a destra?

“

Pensi che l'Italia stia andando troppo a destra?

常见错误

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In destra

✓

A destra

wrong preposition
English speakers often translate 'on the right' literally as 'in destra'. In Italian, 'a' is the correct preposition for direction and general position.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

Al destra

✓

A destra

missing article
Learners often try to add an article ('to the right'). While 'alla destra di' is used for 'to the right of...', the simple direction is just 'a destra'.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

Sei a destra (meaning 'You are correct')

✓

Hai ragione

literal translation
This is a literal translation of 'You are right'. In Italian, 'a destra' only refers to the physical side.

L1 Interference

0
✗

Su destra

✓

Sulla destra

wrong preposition
If you want to use 'su' (on), it must be combined with the article 'la' to form 'sulla'. 'Su destra' is grammatically incomplete.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

A la derecha

Spanish uses the article 'la' (a la derecha) while Italian often omits it (a destra).

French Very Similar

À droite

The pronunciation and spelling differ, but the logic is the same.

German moderate

Nach rechts

German distinguishes more strictly between motion (nach) and location (auf).

Japanese Partially Similar

右に (Migi ni)

The word order is reversed due to Japanese being a postpositional language.

Arabic moderate

إلى اليمين (Ila al-yamin)

Arabic uses the definite article 'al-' which is mandatory.

Chinese Partially Similar

向右 (Xiàng yòu)

Chinese often omits prepositions in casual speech or uses different directional markers.

Korean Different

오른쪽으로 (O-reun-jjok-eu-ro)

Agglutinative structure makes it very different from the Italian prepositional phrase.

Portuguese Very Similar

À direita

Portuguese almost always uses the contracted form with the article.

Spotted in the Real World

🎵

(1983)

“...con la mano destra una camicia gessata...”

Describing a typical Italian man.

🎬

(1997)

“Gira a destra!”

Guido giving frantic directions while driving.

📰

(2022)

“Il paese vira a destra.”

Reporting on election results.

📺

(2021)

“Metti la salsa a destra del piatto.”

Giving plating instructions to a contestant.

📱

(2023)

“Look to your right (a destra) for the best gelato in Rome.”

A travel tip video for tourists in Rome.

容易混淆

a destra 对比 giusto

Both can be translated as 'right' in English.

Use 'destra' for direction and 'giusto' for correctness.

a destra 对比 diritto

Sounds similar to 'dritto' (straight) and can mean 'law/right' (legal).

Remember 'destra' is a side, 'diritto' is a legal right or a straight line.

常见问题 (12)

Yes, in a spatial sense. It can also mean 'on the right side'.

basic understanding

Yes, but usually only when followed by 'di' (e.g., 'alla destra del padre'). For directions, 'a destra' is preferred.

grammar mechanics

You say 'mancino' for left-handed and 'destrimano' or 'destrorso' for right-handed.

usage contexts

In 'a destra', it acts as a noun meaning 'the right side'.

grammar mechanics

The opposite is 'a sinistra' (to the left).

basic understanding

Yes, 'la destra' refers to the political right wing.

cultural usage

It's an older, more formal way of saying 'on the right-hand side'.

comparisons

Both are correct. 'Gira' is more common in conversation; 'svolta' is slightly more formal/technical.

practical tips

Use the formal 'Lei' form: 'Svolti a destra'.

usage contexts

No, 'destra' is always feminine because it refers to 'la parte' (the part).

grammar mechanics

No! Use 'giusto' or 'corretto' for that.

common mistakes

It's an idiom meaning 'everywhere' or 'left and right'.

practical tips

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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