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"Directo" is an adjective which is often translated as "direct", and "derecho" is an adjective which is often translated as "right". Learn more about the difference between "directo" and "derecho" below.
directo, el directo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. direct
Tomaré un autobús directo, aunque sea más caro, porque no tengo tiempo para escalas.I will take a direct bus even if it's more expensive because I have no time for stops.
3. (frank)
a. direct
Julia es tan directa que a veces me incomoda hablar con ella.Julia is so direct that sometimes I don't feel comfortable talking to her.
b. straightforward
Mira, yo soy muy directa y no me gusta andarme con rodeos.Listen, I'm very straightforward and I don't like to beat about the bush.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (sports)
a. straight punch
El directo del boxeador propinó un golpe en la cara al contrincante.The boxer landed a straight punch on his opponent's face.
a. live
Les estamos emitiendo los debates presidenciales a ustedes en directo.We are bringing the presidential debates to you live.
derecho, el derecho(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (direction)
b. right-hand
Tu oficina está a la mano derecha al entrar.Your office is on the right-hand side as you go in.
3. (honorable)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. straight ahead
Sigue derecho por esta calle y llegarás enseguida.Go straight ahead down this street and you'll be there in no time.
a. upright
Camina derecho, con los hombros hacia atrás y la cabeza en alto.Walk upright with your shoulders back and your head held high.
6. (directly)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (legal)
a. right side (clothing)
No planches el pantalón por el derecho o le darás brillo.Don't iron the pants on the right side or they'll get shiny.
b. outside
El derecho de este suéter está lleno de pelusas.The outside of this sweater is covered in lint.
los derechos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
10. (charge)
a. duties
Tuvieron que pagar los derechos de aduana para importar la mercancía.They had to pay the customs duties to import the goods.
b. fees
¿Cuánto vienen siendo los derechos de admisión a esta escuela?How much are the admission fees at this school?
c. dues
Denunciaron a la empresa por no pagar los derechos portuarios.They sued the company for not paying the harbor dues.
11. (property)
a. rights
Tenemos los derechos exclusivos para su autobiografía.We have the exclusive rights to her autobiography.
