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"Right" is a form of "right", an adjective which is often translated as "correcto". "Top" is a noun which is often translated as "la cima". Learn more about the difference between "top" and "right" below.
top(
tap
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la cima (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).
After climbing for three hours, we finally reached the top of the mountain.Tras escalar durante tres horas, alcanzamos finalmente la cima de la montaña.
b. la parte de arriba (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).
The hat covered her hair and the top of her ears.El sombrero le cubría el pelo y la parte de arriba de las orejas.
c. lo alto
One must take a special elevator to reach the top of the building.Hay que tomar un ascensor especial para subir a lo alto del edificio.
c. la camiseta (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).
I love cotton tops with colored patterns.Me encantan las camisetas de algodón con diseños de colores.
b. el máximo (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).
Athletes usually reach the top of their abilities between the ages of 20 and 25.Los atletas suelen alcanzar el máximo de su potencial entre los 20 y 25 años de edad.
6. (beginning)
a. la parte superior (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).
Please, write your names at the top of the page.Por favor, escriban sus nombres en la parte superior de la página.
7. (cover)
b. el tapón (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 lost the top to the bottle, so we should probably drink the remnants.Perdimos el tapón de la botella, así que bebamos lo que queda.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
12. (to add)
a. poner por encima a
I like to top my ice cream with chocolate.Me gusta ponerle chocolate por encima al helado.
13. (to exceed)
a. superar
Yesterday he topped the record for most goals in a season.Ayer superó el récord del máximo número de goles en una temporada.
a. encabezar
Milk always tops the list of things I need from the store.La leche siempre encabeza la lista de las cosas que necesito del supermercado.
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.
