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"Turn right" is a phrase which is often translated as "gira a la derecha", and "turn left" is a phrase which is often translated as "gira a la izquierda". Learn more about the difference between "turn right" and "turn left" below.
turn right(
tuhrn
rayt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. gira a la derecha (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Turn right at the second traffic light and continue on Main Street until you see the park.Gira a la derecha en el segundo semáforo y sigue por Main Street hasta que veas el parque.
b. dobla a la derecha (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
To get to your classroom, turn right at the end of the hallway and walk to the third door on the left.Para llegar a tu clase, dobla a la derecha al final del pasillo y camina hasta la tercera puerta a la izquierda.
c. gire a la derecha (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Turn right at the next street and you'll see the musem.Gire a la derecha en la próxima calle y verá el museo.
d. doble a la derecha (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Turn right at the end of the road.Doble a la derecha al final de la calle.
a. giren a la derecha (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Cross the square and turn right.Crucen la plaza y giren a la derecha.
b. doblen a la derecha (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Turn right after the park and you'll see the theater.Doblen a la derecha después del parque y verán el teatro.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
b. doblar a la derecha
We drove to the end of the road and turned right.Conducimos al final de la calle y doblamos a la derecha.
turn left(
tuhrn
lehft
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. gira a la izquierda (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Turn left at the next traffic light.Gira a la izquierda en el próximo semáforo.
b. dobla a la izquierda (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Go straight on till the movie theater, then turn left.Sigue derecho hasta el cine, luego dobla a la izquierda.
c. gire a la izquierda (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Turn left after the park.Gire a la izquierda después del parque.
d. doble a la izquierda (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Go to the end of the road and turn left.Siga hasta el final de la calle y doble a la izquierda.
a. giren a la izquierda (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Go out of the hotel and turn left.Salgan del hotel y giren a la izquierda.
b. doblen a la izquierda (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Go to the end of the corridor and turn left.Vayan hasta el final del pasillo y doblen a la izquierda.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
