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derecha
right
derecho
right (as in a right or privilege)
Derecha means right (as in direction) and is closely related to the Spanish word derecho0, which means right (as in a right or privilege)0. Both come from the Latin 'directus' meaning straight or right.
noun
  1. right
    The right side or direction
    Gira a la derecha en la próxima esquina. // Turn right at the next corner.
  2. right wing
    Political groups or parties associated with conservative or traditionalist positions
    La derecha ganó las elecciones este año. // The right wing won the elections this year.