How to say “The exit is on the right” in Portuguese

Introduction

This lesson explains how to say the sentence related to finding an exit in Brazilian Portuguese. You will learn the exact phrase for telling someone the exit is on the right, understand the key words, see variations for signs and spoken directions, and practice with short, realistic dialogues for transportation, shopping centers, and public buildings.

Core phrase: How to say the sentence

The simplest and most natural way to say the sentence in Brazilian Portuguese is A saída é à direita.

Breakdown of the phrase:

A — the feminine definite article used with saída.

saída — exit; door or way out.

é — is (third-person singular of ser).

à direita — to the right / on the right. Note the contraction of a + a to form à when indicating direction with a feminine noun, but in this expression it is idiomatic to say à direita.

Key vocabulary and short explanations

saída — exit, way out. Use for doors, highway exits, or signs in buildings.

direita — right (direction).

esquerda — left (direction).

entrada — entrance; opposite of saída in many places.

portão — gate; useful at airports or stadiums.

corredor — corridor or hallway; exits can be down a corredor.

escadas — stairs; sometimes an exit is by the escadas.

elevador — elevator; exits may be near the elevador.

Alternative ways to say the same idea

A saída fica à direita — The exit is located on the right. Uses ficar to indicate location.

Saída à direita — Exit to the right. Short, useful for signs or quick speech.

O caminho para a saída é à direita — The way to the exit is to the right. Slightly longer and more descriptive.

Vire à direita para a saída — Turn right for the exit. Useful when giving directions while walking together or driving.

Pronunciation tips for beginners

Pronounce saída as sah-EE-dah, with stress on the second syllable.

Direita sounds like jee-RAY-tah in many Brazilian accents; the d before i/y often becomes a soft j sound.

Familiarize yourself with the contraction à (a with accent) which signals a preposition plus article; you will hear it in phrases like à direita and à esquerda.

Common real-life situations and sample phrases

At a shopping mall when you ask a staff member where to go

Você pode me mostrar onde é a saída?

A saída é à direita, no final do corredor.

On a bus or metro when someone asks about the nearest exit

Tem saída próxima?

Sim, a saída fica à direita quando sair do vagão.

In a parking garage giving directions to a friend

Como eu saio do estacionamento?

Vire à direita e siga até o portão. A saída está à direita.

At an airport asking for the gate or exit

Qual é a saída para o saguão principal?

Saída 3 fica à direita depois da esteira de bagagem.

Short beginner-friendly dialogues

Dialogue 1 — Shopping center information desk

Visitante: Onde é a saída?

Atendente: A saída é à direita, perto das escadas rolantes.

Dialogue 2 — Metro station

Turista: Como eu encontro a saída para a rua principal?

Local: Siga o corredor e vire à direita. A saída estará à direita.

Dialogue 3 — Friend in a parking lot

Amigo A: Estou perdido no estacionamento.

Amigo B: Vire à direita na próxima faixa. A saída é à direita.

Useful short sign phrases you will see

Saída

Saída à direita

Saída de emergência

Saída de emergência à direita

Entrada / Saída

Questions and natural replies around exits

Where is the exit?

Onde fica a saída?

Answer: The exit is on the right.

A saída é à direita.

Is there an exit on the left?

Tem saída à esquerda?

Answer: No, the exit is on the right.

Não, a saída é à direita.

Beginner tips to sound natural

When speaking, shorten common phrases: Saída à direita is often said quickly and clearly, so focus on linking sounds rather than stressing every syllable separately.

Use virar + direction when you want someone to make a turn: Vire à direita for Turn right. This is helpful while walking together.

For formal or helpful responses, add a small polite marker: A saída é à direita, senhor/ senhora. This is optional and useful when addressing attendants.

Common mistakes to avoid

Saying saída certo instead of saída certa. Remember saída is feminine, so adjective agreement matters: saída certa (correct exit) not saída certo.

Using direita without the preposition when describing location. Saída direita sounds unnatural; prefer Saída à direita or A saída é à direita.

Mixing Brazilian and European forms. For Brazilian Portuguese practice, use pronouns and contractions common in Brazil, such as virar, ficar, and the contraction à direita.

Mini practice for recognition

Read signs at a mall mentally translate them. Example: Saída → Exit. Saída à direita → Exit on the right. Saída de emergência → Emergency exit.

Listen for saída and direita in public announcements: you will hear these words often in stations and airports.

Extra phrases that relate to exits

Saída de emergência — Emergency exit.

Saída principal — Main exit.

Saída alternativa — Alternate exit.

Use these when the specific type of exit matters, for example during evacuations or when following building signage.

Practical scenario: airport arrival

Example conversation at baggage claim

Passageiro: Onde é a saída para o saguão?

Funcionário: A saída é à direita, siga pelas placas Saída.

Follow-up phrase

Posso levar minha bagagem pela saída à direita?

Sim, por favor siga à direita e pegue o corredor em frente ao portão.

Questions you can practice asking

Onde é a saída?

Tem saída por aqui?

Qual é a saída mais próxima?

These questions are short, polite, and very useful for beginners navigating buildings or transit.

How to respond politely when giving directions

Use simple phrases like: A saída é à direita, obrigado. Or: A saída fica à direita, com prazer. These keep interaction friendly and natural.

Pronunciation practice with the main phrase

Say each word slowly and then at normal speed: A / saída / é / à / direita. Then connect words: A saída é à direita. Repeat until the rhythm feels natural.

Conclusion

Knowing how to say and recognize the phrase A saída é à direita is very practical for beginners in Brazilian Portuguese. You learned key vocabulary, alternative expressions, short dialogues, common signs, and useful tips to sound natural. Use the sample conversations and signs in real contexts like malls, stations, and airports to build confidence quickly.