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How do you say "turn right" in Spanish?
gira a la derecha
In Spanish, "turn right" is gira a la derecha.
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Pronunciation
'gira a la derecha' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Grammar notes
gira a la derecha is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
turn right
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How to remember gira a la derecha
Say 'gira a la derecha' as if you genuinely needed it for turn right right now, giving the words a sense of urgency that helps them stick.
Related words
- turn left gira a la izquierda
- go straight ahead Sigue recto
- its on the left está a la izquierda
- its on the right está a la derecha
- its around the corner Está a la vuelta de la esquina
- how far is it ¿hasta dónde está?
- is it walking distance ¿Está a distancia andando?
- which bus goes to ¿a qué autobús va a
- does this train stop at ¿Para este tren en
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Questions about gira a la derecha
How do you pronounce gira a la derecha?
'gira a la derecha' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Is gira a la derecha formal or casual?
gira a la derecha is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is gira a la derecha used in Spanish?
gira a la derecha is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (turn right).
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