derecha

Definitions of derecha
  1. noun
    the hand that is on the right side of the body
    synonyms: mano derecha, mano diestra
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    type of:
    garra, mano
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
  2. noun
    location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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    antonyms:
    izquierda
    location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
    type of:
    lugar, posición, puesto, sitio
    the particular portion of space occupied by something
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