a la vuelta

around the corner

on the back

a la vuelta(ah lah bwehl-tah)

phrase

1. (at the turn)

a. around the corner

A la vuelta hay una farmacia. Allí puedes comprar analgésicos.

There's a pharmacy around the corner. You can buy painkillers there.

2. (when coming back)

a. on the way back

Compraré souvenirs a la vuelta.

I'll buy souvenirs on the way back.

b. on somebody's way back

Ahora voy a clases. Recogeré el traje de la tintorería a la vuelta.

I'm going to class now. I'll pick up the suit from the dry cleaner's on my way back.

3. (on the other side)

a. on the back

Aquí tienes mi tarjeta de presentación. Escribí mi correo personal a la vuelta.

Here's my business card. I wrote my personal e-mail on the back.