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How do you say "right" in Mexican Spanish?
derecha
In Mexican Spanish, "right" is derecha.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced deh-REH-chah, with stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Derecha is a feminine noun. The plural is derechas. It can also mean law or right (legal right).
Example sentence
El coche está a la derecha de la casa.
The car is to the right of the house.
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How to remember derecha
Derecha sounds like a blend of direct and reach, which is fitting since right is the direct way.
Related words
- backwards hacia atrás
- behind detrás
- east este
- forwards hacia delante
- left izquierda
- north norte
- north-east noreste
- south-west suroeste
- west oeste
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Questions about derecha
How do you say "right" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "right" is derecha. It is a noun.
How is derecha written in Mexican Spanish?
derecha is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is derecha used in a sentence?
Use derecha as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El coche está a la derecha de la casa. (The car is to the right of the house.).
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