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"To the left" is an adverb which is often translated as "a la izquierda", and "to the right" is an adverb which is often translated as "a la derecha". Learn more about the difference between "to the left" and "to the right" below.
to the left(
tu
thuh
lehft
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. a la izquierda
Her husband is the one sitting to the left of the mayor.Su marido es el que está sentando a la izquierda del alcalde.
b. a mano izquierda
The hotel is immediately to the left as you leave the station.El hotel está a mano izquierda tan pronto sales de la estación.
a. hacia la izquierda
Move a little to the left so I can see.Muévete un poco hacia la izquierda para que yo pueda ver.
to the right(
tuh
thuh
rayt
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (direction)
a. a la derecha
At the next traffic light, turn to the right.En el próximo semáforo, gira a la derecha.
b. hacia la derecha
Depending on the side from which you look at it, the Tower of Pisa leans either to the right or to the left.Dependiendo de qué lado la mires, la Torre de Pisa se inclina hacia la derecha o hacia la izquierda.
c. a la diestra
The city hall can be found at the end of the square with the church to the right.El ayuntamiento se encuentra al final de la plaza con la iglesia a la diestra.
