correcto

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. correct
Cada maestro debe saber cuál es el procedimiento correcto a seguir en caso de incendio.Every teacher must know what the correct procedure to be followed is in case of a fire.
b. right
Tuve 20 respuestas correctas en el examen, ¿y tú?I got 20 answers right on the test. What about you?
a. proper
Escuché que el nuevo novio de Alicia tiene la reputación de ser modesto y correcto.I heard Alicia's new boyfriend has a reputation for being prim and proper.
b. courteous
Charles es un hombre muy correcto y nunca diría una grosería.Charles is a very courteous man and he'd never say something rude.
c. polite
Inés estuvo muy correcta y no sacó el tema de mi pelea con su hermana.Ines was very polite and didn't bring up my argument with her sister.
d. correct
Rodrigo leyó un libro sobre la etiqueta y el habla correcta antes de que le presentaran a la duquesa.Rodrigo read a book on etiquette and correct speech before meeting the duchess.
a. honest
Méndez es un político correcto y su conducta es intachable.Mendez is an honest politician and his behavior is irreproachable.
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