To the right
Use this to mean 'towards the right,' emphasizing the direction of movement.
A direct command meaning 'Turn to the right.' Perfect for giving driving or walking instructions.
Means 'on the right-hand side.' It's a very common and slightly more descriptive way to point out a location.
The bathroom is to the right.
At the corner, turn to the right.
The pharmacy is on the right-hand side.
Keep going straight and then go towards the right.
'A la derecha' is the standard and universally understood phrase across the entire Spanish-speaking world. You can use it with confidence anywhere.
'A la derecha' is the standard. No significant variation for this phrase.
'A la derecha' is the most common phrase. You will also frequently hear 'a mano derecha,' which is interchangeable in most contexts.
While 'a la derecha' is perfectly common, Argentinians very frequently use 'a mano derecha' when giving directions.
Saying 'a la derecho' instead of 'a la derecha'. — The word for the direction is feminine, 'derecha', because it's historically linked to 'la mano derecha' (the right hand). Always use 'a la derecha'.
Confusing 'derecha' with 'correcto'. — 'Correcto' means 'correct' or 'right' as in 'not wrong'. For the direction 'right', you must use 'derecha'.
Using 'a el derecho' for 'to the right'. — This is incorrect for two reasons. First, the word is feminine ('derecha'). Second, 'derecho' as a noun means 'a right' (as in human rights) or 'law'. It is not used for direction.
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