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"Derecha" is a form of "derecha", a noun which is often translated as "right". "Izquierda" is a form of "izquierda", a noun which is often translated as "left". Learn more about the difference between "derecha" and "izquierda" below.
la derecha(
deh
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reh
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (anatomy)
3. (politics)
a. right
Un día la izquierda está en el poder y al día siguiente la derecha gobierna el país.One day the left is in power, and the next day the right is governing the country.
la izquierda(
ees
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kyehr
-
dah
)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.
