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"Ventana" is a noun which is often translated as "window", and "a la derecha" is a phrase which is often translated as "to the right". Learn more about the difference between "ventana" and "a la derecha" below.
la ventana(
behn
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tah
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nah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. window
Abrió la ventana para ventilar la habitación.She opened the window to air the room.
b. window frame
Tenemos que volver a pintar las ventanas antes de que vengan los nuevos inquilinos.We have to paint the window frames again before the new tenants come.
2. (anatomy)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. nostril
"Tengo tapada la ventana derecha," le dijo al doctor."My right nostril is blocked," he told the doctor.
a. window
A lo mejor está lenta tu computadora porque tienes tantas ventanas abiertas.Maybe your computer is slow because you have so many windows open.
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a la derecha(
ah
 
lah
 
deh
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reh
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chah
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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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