tener derecho a

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to have the right to
El detective le dijo al hombre que tenía derecho a permanecer en silencio mientras le ponía las esposas.The detective told the man that he had the right to remain silent as he put the handcuffs on him.
b. to have a right to
Como ciudadano estadounidense, usted tiene derecho a asistencia consular en cualquier país del mundo en el que los Estados Unidos tenga presencia diplomática.As an American citizen, you have a right to consular assistance in any country where the U.S. has a diplomatic presence.
c. to be entitled to
Todo empleado tiene derecho a tomarse dos semanas de vacaciones anuales.Every employee is entitled to take two weeks of vacation annually.
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