Directions · a8dbbe3f90fbda32f7e50a41b732ccb3
Derecho vs derecha
Be careful with derecho and derecha! They look similar but mean very different things.
Usted tiene que girar a la derecha.You have to turn right.
Vamos derecho en esta calle.We go straight on this street.
Sigue derecho y después gira a la derecha.Continue straight and then turn right.
Giving Instructions
Remember that how you tell someone to do something in Spanish depends on if the conversation is friendly or formal.
| tú giras ➔ gira | ¡Gira a la derecha! Turn right! |
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| usted gira ➔ gire | Gire a la derecha, por favor. Turn right, please. |
If the usted form ends in ‑gue, swap out the ‑gue for ‑ga.
| tú sigues ➔ sigue | ¡Sigue en esta calle! Continue on this street! |
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| usted sigue ➔ siga | Siga en esta calle, señor. Continue on this street, sir. |