derecha
right (direction)
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/deˈɾetʃa/
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Cultural Note
When giving directions, 'a la derecha' means 'to the right' and 'a la izquierda' means 'to the left.' The word 'derecho' (masculine) also means 'straight' as an adverb: 'sigue derecho' (go straight ahead), and as a noun it means 'right' (as in legal rights) or 'law': 'estudiar derecho' (to study law).
📝 Example Sentences
Gira a la derecha.
Turn right.
El banco está a la derecha de la farmacia.
The bank is to the right of the pharmacy.