right direction

right direction(
rayt
 
dih
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rehk
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shihn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. camino correcto
We have to head north to travel in the right direction.Tenemos que dirigirnos al norte para viajar por el camino correcto.
b. dirección correcta
Are we headed in the right direction? - I don't think so. We might be lost.¿Vamos en la dirección correcta? - No creo. Puede que ser que estemos perdidos.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(right course)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I think you've taken a step in the right direction.Creo que has tomado un paso positivo.
You need to steer her in the right direction.Tienes que ayudarla a tomar el buen camino.
b. camino correcto
The new president has shown us the right direction for the company.El nuevo presidente nos ha mostrado el camino correcto para la empresa.
c. dirección correcta
The right direction isn't the easiest and could require more work.La dirección correcta no es la más fácil y puede requerir más trabajo.
a. las indicaciones correctas
The man at the post office didn't give us the right directions.El hombre en la oficina de correos no nos dio las indicaciones correctas.
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