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"Right" is a form of "right", an adjective which is often translated as "correcto". "Bottom" is a noun which is often translated as "el fondo". Learn more about the difference between "bottom" and "right" below.
bottom(
ba
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duhm
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (underside)
a. la parte de abajo (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There's a power button on the bottom of the machine.Hay un botón de encendido en la parte de abajo de la máquina.
c. el casco (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The ship is in dry dock to clean the barnacles off the bottom.El buque está en el dique seco para eliminar los percebes del casco.
d. el fondo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We stuck a camera to the bottom of the boat so we could see the sea life in the harbor.Pegamos una cámara al fondo del barco para poder observar la vida marina en el puerto.
a. el último (M), la última (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He may not be in first place, but at least he's not at the bottom.A lo mejor no está en primer lugar, pero por lo menos no es el último.
b. el peor (M), la peor (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Marco was the bottom of his class in fifth grade.Marco fue el peor de su clase en quinto grado.
5. (buttocks)
a. el trasero (M) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Esteban's bottom hurt after his fall.A Esteban le dolía el trasero después de su caída.
b. el culo (M) (colloquial) (Argentina) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Spain
My bottom's wet after sitting on the grass.Tengo el culo mojado por sentarme en el césped.
6. (sports)
a. el final (M) (baseball)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bases are loaded at the bottom of the ninth and the score is tied.Las bases están llenas al final de la novena y el marcador está empatado.
b. la parte baja (F) (baseball)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They have a four to two lead at the bottom of the eighth inning.Tienen una ventaja de cuatro a dos en la parte baja de la octava entrada.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tocar fondo
The economic crisis bottomed out in 2019. In April of that year, the economy began its slow recovery.La crisis económica tocó fondo en 2019. En abril de ese año, la economía inició su lenta recuperación.
bottoms
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
9. (clothing)
a. el pantalón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'm going to stay home in my pajama bottoms and a T-shirt all day.Voy a quedarme en casa en pantalón de pijama y camiseta todo el día.
b. la parte de abajo (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Susana's bikini bottoms are full of sand from her day at the beach.La parte de abajo del biquini de Susana está llena de arena después de pasar el día en la playa.
right(
rayt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (correct)
a. correcto
Who has the right answer for the next question?¿Quién tiene la respuesta correcta de la siguiente pregunta?
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Are you sure this is the right street?¿Estás seguro que esta es la calle?
You’re right; the dinner is at 6 pm.Tienes razón; la cena es a las 6 pm.
a. derecho
Put the spoons on the right side of the table.Coloca las cucharas al lado derecho de la mesa.
4. (suitable)
5. (in order)
a. bien
It is really hard when things are not right at work.Es muy duro cuando las cosas no van bien en el trabajo.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
7. (correctly)
a. correctamente
You have to answer right if you want a good grade.Tienes que contestar correctamente si quieres una buena calificación.
a. justo
Eating right before you go to bed is not advisable.No es aconsejable comer justo antes de acostarse.
9. (completely)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Keep going right to the end of the road and you will reach the house.Sigue hasta el final de la calle y llegarás a la casa.
The bullet went right through his arm.La bala le atravesó el brazo.
10. (directly)
a. justo
The ball landed right in the middle of the green.La pelota cayó justo en el medio del green.
b. directamente
Go right to the store and don’t talk to anyone.Ve directamente a la tienda y no hables con nadie.
11. (properly)
a. a la derecha
She looked right and then left before jumping off the boat.Miró a la derecha y a la izquierda antes de saltar del barco.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
13. (moral goodness)
14. (prerogative)
a. el derecho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have the right to remain silent.Tiene derecho a guardar silencio.
a. la derecha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Make a right after the gas station.Dobla a la derecha después de la gasolinera.
16. (politics)
a. la derecha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She favors the policies of the right.Ella está a favor de las políticas de la derecha.
17. (boxing)
a. el derechazo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That right really knocked him out.Con ese derechazo lo noqueó de verdad.
b. el derecha (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That boxer has a deadly right.Ese boxeador tiene una derecha letal.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
20. (to correct)
21. (to redress)
a. reparar
You can’t begin to right the damage until you recognize the truth.No puedes reparar el daño hasta que reconozcas la verdad.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
rights
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
23. (legal)
a. los derechos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I have rights as a citizen of this country.Tengo derechos como ciudadana de este país.
