recto
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recto(
rrehk
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. straight
Cuando llegues al primer semáforo, sigue recto.When you get to the first light, continue straight.
b. straight on
Nada recto hasta que llegues a la otra orilla del lago.Swim straight on until you reach the other shore of the lake.
c. straight ahead
Camina recto 100 metros y dobla a la izquierda.Walk straight ahead for 100 meters and turn left.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. upright
Robinson es un ciudadano recto que trabaja duro y ama su país.Robinson is an upright citizen who works hard and loves his country.
b. straight
David es demasiado recto para probar alguna droga ilegal.David is too straight to try any illegal drugs.
c. honest
Martha es una mujer recta que nunca diría semejante mentira.Martha is a honest woman who would never tell such a lie.
d. honorable (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Es un hombre recto que solo quiere lo mejor para su familia.He is an honorable man who only wants the best for his family.
e. honourable (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Detrás de ese político recto, hay un tirano despiadado.Behind that honourable politician there is a ruthless tyrant.
4. (not curved)
a. straight
Dibuja una línea recta que vaya desde el punto A hasta el punto B.Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
5. (geometry)
a. right
¿Cuántos ángulos rectos puede tener un triángulo equilátero?How many right angles can an equilateral triangle have?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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