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How to Say Turn Right in Spanish: Gira a la Derecha
Gira a la derecha · phrase · HEE-rah ah lah deh-REH-chah
Turn right in Spanish is gira a la derecha (informal) or gire a la derecha (formal), a directional phrase used in navigation.
Gira a la derecha is HEE-rah ah lah deh-REH-chah, with stress on the first syllable of gira and the second syllable of derecha.
Gira a la derecha en el siguiente semáforo.
Turn right at the next traffic light.
Turn Right in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for turn right, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| gira a la derecha | turn right | HEE-rah ah lah deh-REH-chah | Default, widely understood |
| dobla a la derecha | turn right | Latin America (informal) | |
| gire a la derecha | turn right | formal/usted command |
How Native Speakers Use Gira a la derecha
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Giving driving directions
Después del puente, dobla a la derecha y verás el edificio.
After the bridge, turn right and you'll see the building.
Dobla is the informal tú command for doblar.
Formal instruction
Gire a la derecha en la calle principal.
Turn right on the main street.
Gire is the formal usted command.
GPS-style navigation
En doscientos metros, gira a la derecha.
In two hundred meters, turn right.
Common phrasing in navigation apps.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Gira a la derecha
Omitting the preposition
Incorrect: Gira la derecha.
Correct: Gira a la derecha.
The phrase requires a la before derecha to indicate direction.
Confusing derecha with derecho
Incorrect: Gira a la derecho.
Correct: Gira a la derecha.
Derecha means right (direction), while derecho means straight or a legal right.
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Common Questions About Turn Right in Spanish
- How do you say turn right in Spanish?
- The most common ways are gira a la derecha (informal tú) and gire a la derecha (formal usted), both meaning turn right.
- What is the difference between gira and dobla?
- Both mean turn in the directional sense, but dobla is more colloquial in many Latin American countries while gira is universally understood.
- How do you say turn left in Spanish?
- To say turn left, replace derecha with izquierda: gira a la izquierda or dobla a la izquierda.