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Right (direction) – derecha

(Pronounced deh-reh-chah)

To remember that right is pronounced deh-reh-chah (derecha) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:

We turned right and came to a derelict chapel (derecha), but it was clearly not the right location for the wedding. 

We turned right and came to a derelict chapel (derecha), so it was clear we took the wrong directions

Examples of derecha (right) in a sentence

 

Gira a la derecha en el semáforo.

(Turn right at the traffic light.)

 

La tienda está a la derecha.

(The shop is on the right.)

 

Levanta la mano derecha.

(Raise your right hand.)

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