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How to Say "Go straight" in Spanish
Tell someone to keep going straight ahead with this common Spanish direction.
Siga derecho
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Use this when asking for or giving directions in a city or on a road. It's the most straightforward way to tell someone not to turn.
Alternatives
- Siga rectoAlso very common and interchangeable with 'siga derecho'.
- Ve derechoMore casual, used when speaking to someone you know well.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'va derecho'
'Va' is for 'he/she/it goes,' while 'siga' is the command form for 'usted' (you, formal/neutral).
Confusing 'derecho' with 'right'
'Derecho' means 'straight,' while 'right' is 'a la derecha.'
Frequently asked
how to say go straight in spanish
The most common way to say 'go straight' in Spanish is 'siga derecho.' This is a neutral and widely understood phrase.
siga derecho vs siga recto
Both 'siga derecho' and 'siga recto' mean 'go straight' and are used interchangeably in most Spanish-speaking regions. You can use either one.
is siga derecho formal or informal
'Siga derecho' uses the 'usted' command form, making it neutral and suitable for most situations. For a more casual context with friends, you might use 've derecho.'
Does derecho mean right or straight?
Derecho can mean straight, but in the context of directions, it usually means straight ahead. To say 'turn right,' you would use 'derecha' or 'a la derecha'.
How do you say 'go straight ahead' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'go straight ahead' in Spanish is 'siga recto' or 'vaya recto'. You can also use 'siga derecho' or 'vaya derecho'.
What is the difference between 'go straight' and 'go right' in Spanish?
To 'go straight' you say 'siga recto' or 'vaya recto'. To 'go right' you say 'siga a la derecha' or 'vaya a la derecha'.
How do you say 'straight' as a direction in Spanish?
As a direction, 'straight' is usually expressed with 'recto' or 'derecho'. For example, 'siga recto' means 'go straight'.
