correcto
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (accurate)
2. (well-mannered)
Escuché que el nuevo novio de Alicia tiene la reputación de ser modesto y correcto.I heard Alicia's new boyfriend has a reputation for being prim and proper.
b. courteous
Charles es un hombre muy correcto y nunca diría una grosería.Charles is a very courteous man and he'd never say something rude.
c. polite
Inés estuvo muy correcta y no sacó el tema de mi pelea con su hermana.Ines was very polite and didn't bring up my argument with her sister.
d. correct
Rodrigo leyó un libro sobre la etiqueta y el habla correcta antes de que le presentaran a la duquesa.Rodrigo read a book on etiquette and correct speech before meeting the duchess.
3. (upright)
a. honest
Méndez es un político correcto y su conducta es intachable.Mendez is an honest politician and his behavior is irreproachable.
correctoadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (resultado, texto, respuesta)
a. correct
2. (persona)
a. polite
3. (conducta)
a. proper
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