Spanish Phrase
Toma la próxima a la derecha.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to take the next street, turn, or option that is on the right side. It is a concise way to give navigation instructions while walking or driving.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are guiding a friend, a tourist, or a driver and you want them to turn right at the next opportunity—usually a street, alley, or intersection.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tomalapróximaaladerecha.
Imperative (toma)
‘Toma’ is the informal singular imperative form of the verb *tomar* (to take). It is used for giving direct commands.
Definite article + adjective (la próxima)
‘La’ agrees in gender and number with the feminine noun that is understood (e.g., calle, esquina). ‘Próxima’ means ‘next’ and must match the article.
Prepositional phrase (a la derecha)
‘A la derecha’ literally means ‘to the right’ and is the standard way to indicate direction.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo llego al museo?
How do I get to the museum?
Sigue recto dos cuadras y luego toma la próxima a la derecha.
Go straight for two blocks and then take the next one on the right.
✕Common Mistakes
Toma el próxima a la derecha.
The article must match the feminine noun that is implied, so use ‘la’ not ‘el’.
Toma la próximo a la derecha.
‘Próximo’ is masculine; the phrase needs the feminine form ‘próxima’ because the hidden noun is feminine (calle, esquina).
Toma la próxima a la derecho.
‘Derecho’ means ‘right’ as an adjective (correct) but not as a direction; the proper phrase is ‘a la derecha’.
Toma la proxima a la derecha.
Missing the accent on ‘próxima’ changes the stress pattern and is considered a spelling error.
↔Alternatives
Gira a la derecha en la próxima calle.
Turn right at the next street.
Toma la siguiente a la derecha.
Take the next one on the right.
Da la vuelta a la derecha en la próxima.
Make a right turn at the next one.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking regions, ‘gira’ or ‘dobla’ are the most common verbs for turning while driving, but ‘toma’ is perfectly natural when giving directions on foot or when referring to a street or alley. Remember that the gender of the implied noun (calle, esquina, avenida) determines whether you say ‘la próxima’ or ‘el próximo’.