Virar à direita
Right turn
Language note: Turning 'direita' is always all right!
Culture note: In Portugal, traffic follows the European norms, so turning right on red is not allowed.
Context: Later, they receive instructions to make a right turn at the next intersection.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Virar
[vee-RAHR]
To turn
To change direction when moving.
Você deve virar à direita no cruzamento.
You should turn right at the intersection.
à
[ah]
To the
Used to indicate direction.
Vire à direita no poste de gasolina.
Turn to the right at the gas station.
direita
[dee-RAY-tah]
Right
The direction opposite of left.
Vire à direita na esquina seguinte.
Turn right at the next corner.
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