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"Izquierda" is a form of "izquierda", a noun which is often translated as "left". "A la derecha" is a phrase which is often translated as "to the right". Learn more about the difference between "a la derecha" and "izquierda" below.
a la derecha()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
la izquierda()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (side)
a. left
Al doblar la esquina verás la escuela a la izquierda.When you turn the corner you will see the school on the left.
3. (politics)
a. left
Las diferencias entre izquierda y derecha están en el centro de los asuntos políticos actuales.The differences between left and right are at the heart of current political issues.
