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izquierdo

left

adjective ees-KYEHR-doh Less Common

Usage Note

Izquierdo means 'left' as a direction or side (la mano izquierda, el carril izquierdo). The noun la izquierda also refers to the political left. Learners should note the contrast with derecho / derecha ('right') and avoid confusing izquierda with izquierdista ('leftist').

Examples

"Gira a la izquierda en el semáforo."

Natural Translation

Turn left at the traffic light.

Literal Translation

Turn to the left at the traffic light.

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