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"Correct" is an adjective which is often translated as "correcto", and "proper" is an adjective which is also often translated as "correcto". Learn more about the difference between "correct" and "proper" below.
correct(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. exacto
Excuse me, I don't think you gave me the correct change. I gave you a five.Disculpe, creo que no me dio la vuelta exacta. Le he dado cinco.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. corregir
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he ordered two.Corríjame si me equivoco, pero creo que pidió dos.
6. (education)
7. (old-fashioned) (to punish)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. castigar
He used a cane to correct unruly pupils.Usaba la palmeta para castigar a los alumnos revoltosos.
proper(
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puhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (accurate)
a. correcto
What's the proper way to change a tire?¿Cuál es la manera correcta de cambiar una llanta?
a. apropiado
It's not proper to be discussing our next vacation during mass.No es apropiado platicar de nuestras próximas vacaciones durante la misa.
b. adecuado
I don't think a cocktail dress is proper attire for a job interview.No creo que un vestido de fiesta sea la vestimenta adecuada para una entrevista de trabajo.
a. propiamente dicho
Disneyland is not in Los Angeles proper, but rather in a suburb of L.A.Disneylandia no está en Los Angeles propiamente dicho, sino en un suburbio de L.A.
a. verdadero
I'm a proper idiot. I tried to brush my hair with my toothbrush this morning.Soy un verdadero idiota. Intenté cepillarme el cabello con el cepillo dental esta mañana.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
7. (colloquial) (really) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. realmente
I was proper grateful when my mate spotted me a pint.Estaba realmente agradecido cuando mi amigo me invitó a una cerveza.
