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How to Say "Turn right" in Italian
How to tell someone to turn right in Italian, essential for navigating Italian streets and cities.
Giri a destra
JEE-ree ah DES-trahneutral
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Use this when asking for directions or giving instructions to a driver. It's the standard way to indicate the right turn.
Alternatives
- Svolta a destraSlightly more emphatic, like 'make a right turn'.
- Prenda la destraMore formal, often used when giving official directions.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'destra' with 'sinistra'
Remember 'destra' is right, and 'sinistra' is left.
Incorrect verb conjugation
Use 'giri' (you turn, informal) or 'svolta' (you turn, informal) not the infinitive 'girare' or 'svoltare'.
A small cultural note
Italians often use hand gestures to emphasize directions, so watch for pointing fingers along with verbal cues.
Frequently asked
how to say turn right in italian
The most common way to say 'turn right' is 'Giri a destra'. This is a polite and widely understood phrase.
italian for turn right at the corner
You can say 'Giri a destra all'angolo'. 'All'angolo' means 'at the corner'.
formal way to say turn right italian
For a more formal tone, you can use 'Prenda la destra'. This is often used in more official contexts or when addressing someone you don't know well.
