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"Right" is a form of "right", an adjective which is often translated as "correcto". "Be right" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ser correcto". Learn more about the difference between "right" and "be right" below.
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.
be right(
bi
rayt
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. ser correcto
Answers number 4 and 5 in your test aren't right.Las respuestas números 4 y 5 de tu examen no son correctas.
a. llevar razón
My boss used to say that the customer is always right.Mi jefe solía decir que el cliente siempre lleva razón.
b. tener razón
You're right; we shouldn't touch anything until the police arrive.Tienes razón; será mejor no tocar nada hasta que llegue la policía.
c. estar en lo cierto
Am I right in saying that dictionaries don't include absolutely all the words in a language?¿Estoy en lo cierto cuando digo que los diccionarios no incluyen absolutamente todas las palabras de un idioma?
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I bet life isn't easy for you guys working in the middle of the jungle, am I right?Estoy seguro de que la vida no es nada fácil para ustedes trabajando en mitad de la jungla, ¿a que no?
You don't like sweets, but I am sure you like chocolate. Am I right?No te gusta el dulce, pero seguro que te gusta el chocolate. ¿A que sí?
a. estar bien
Children need to be taught what is right and what is not.A los niños hay que enseñarles lo que está bien y lo que no.
a. ser adecuado
Is this tie right for a business meeting? What do you think?¿Es esta corbata adecuada para una reunión de negocios? ¿Tú qué opinas?
b. ser apropiado
Ruth sang an old traditional song that was right for the occasion.Ruth cantó una vieja canción tradicional que era apropiada para la ocasión.
a. ir bien
Tell me, Clive, is everything right between you and your sister?Dime, Clive, ¿va todo bien entre tú y tu hermana?
