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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Es correcto" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's correct". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "es correcto" below.
si(
see
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
es correcto(
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's correct
Yo diría que es correcto utilizar el subjuntivo en esa oración.I'd say it's correct to use the subjunctive in that clause.
b. is correct
El cálculo es correcto, pero hay una forma más rápida de hacerlo.The calculation is correct, but there's a quicker way of doing it.
a. he's proper
¿Cómo es Antonio? - Es correcto y atento.What is Antonio like? - He's proper and kind.
b. is proper
Nuestro jefe es muy correcto, nunca levanta la voz.Our boss is very proper. He never raises his voice.
3. (formal) (you're well-mannered; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're proper
¿Qué opinión le merezco? - Yo creo que es correcto, pero hasta el punto de resultar frío.What is your opinion of me? - I think you're proper, but to the point of coming across as being cold.
