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be right

be right(
bi
 
rayt
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser correcto
Answers number 4 and 5 in your test aren't right.Las respuestas números 4 y 5 de tu examen no son correctas.
a. llevar razón
My boss used to say that the customer is always right.Mi jefe solía decir que el cliente siempre lleva razón.
b. tener razón
You're right; we shouldn't touch anything until the police arrive.Tienes razón; será mejor no tocar nada hasta que llegue la policía.
c. estar en lo cierto
Am I right in saying that dictionaries don't include absolutely all the words in a language?¿Estoy en lo cierto cuando digo que los diccionarios no incluyen absolutamente todas las palabras de un idioma?
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I bet life isn't easy for you guys working in the middle of the jungle, am I right?Estoy seguro de que la vida no es nada fácil para ustedes trabajando en mitad de la jungla, ¿a que no?
You don't like sweets, but I am sure you like chocolate. Am I right?No te gusta el dulce, pero seguro que te gusta el chocolate. ¿A que sí?
a. estar bien
Children need to be taught what is right and what is not.A los niños hay que enseñarles lo que está bien y lo que no.
b. ser justo
Don't shout at her. It's not right.No le grites. No es justo.
a. ser adecuado
Is this tie right for a business meeting? What do you think?¿Es esta corbata adecuada para una reunión de negocios? ¿Tú qué opinas?
b. ser apropiado
Ruth sang an old traditional song that was right for the occasion.Ruth cantó una vieja canción tradicional que era apropiada para la ocasión.
a. ir bien
Tell me, Clive, is everything right between you and your sister?Dime, Clive, ¿va todo bien entre tú y tu hermana?
b. estar bien
Things are not right at home.Las cosas no están bien en casa.
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