esquerda
left
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/iʃˈkeɾdɐ/
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Cultural Note
Direction phrases use the preposition 'à': 'à esquerda' (to the left), 'à direita' (to the right). The word 'esquerda' comes from Basque 'ezkerra,' unlike most Portuguese words which derive from Latin. In politics, 'esquerda' and 'direita' refer to left-wing and right-wing, just as in English.
📝 Example Sentences
Vire à esquerda no semáforo.
Turn left at the traffic light.
O banco fica à esquerda da farmácia.
The bank is to the left of the pharmacy.