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"A la izquierda" is a phrase which is often translated as "to the left", and "a la derecha" is a phrase which is often translated as "to the right". Learn more about the difference between "a la izquierda" and "a la derecha" below.
a la izquierda(
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lah
 
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kyehr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to the left
Frances, muévete a la izquierda o no saldrás en la foto.Frances, move to the left, or you won't be in the picture.
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a la derecha(
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lah
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to the right
La entrada está a la derecha.The entrance is to the right.
b. on the right
Hay un edificio histórico a la derecha.There is a historic building on the right.
c. right
Da vuelta a la derecha en el semáforo.Turn right at the traffic light.
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