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• Describe algo que es correcto, exacto o adecuado, así como el lado opuesto al izquierdo y un derecho moral o legal.

Describes something that is correct, true, or appropriate.

1. Correct or trueA1formal

   Accurate, true, or proper.

   correcto o verdadero

   • Your answer is right.
   • That's the right way to do it.
   • He made the right decision.

   Sinónimosaccuratecorrectexactprecisepropertruevalid

   Antónimoserroneousfalseinaccurateincorrectmistakenwrong

2. Morally goodB1formal

   Just, fair, or morally acceptable.

   moralmente correcto

   • It is right to help those in need.
   • Fighting for your rights is right.
   • She knew it was the right thing to do.

   Sinónimoscorrectethicalfairgoodhonestjustmoralprincipledproperrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antónimosevilimmoralunethicalunjustwrong

3. Suitable or appropriateA2formal

   Proper or fitting for a particular purpose.

   adecuado, apropiado

   • This is the right tool for the job.
   • Choose the right moment to speak.
   • He is the right person for this position.

   Sinónimosappropriateaptcorrectduefittingmeetpropersuitable

   Antónimosimproperinappropriateincorrectunsuitablewrong

4. A1formal

   Located on the right side of the body or direction.

   Derecho (lado derecho)

   • Turn right at the traffic light.
   • The right hand is stronger for most people.
   • The picture is on the right wall.

   Sinónimosdexterdextralright-handstarboard

   Antónimosleft

• Adverbio que se usa de manera informal para indicar «exactamente», «inmediatamente» o para enfatizar, como en «justo ahora» o «correctamente». Común en inglés británico y americano.

An adverb used informally to mean "exactly," "immediately," or for emphasis, as in "right now" or "that's right." It is common in both British and American English.

1. Exactly or preciselyA2informal

   In an exact or precise manner; just so.

   Exactamente o precisamente

   • That's right what I was thinking.
   • The shop is right here on the corner.
   • He guessed right on the first try.

   Sinónimosbangdeadexactlyjustplumbpreciselysmacksquarely

2. Immediately or without delayB1informal

   At once; without hesitation or delay.

   Inmediatamente, sin demora

   • Turn right at the next intersection.
   • I'll be right back after I grab my coat.
   • She came right over when I called.

   Sinónimosforthwithimmediatelyinstantlynowpromptlystraightaway

   Antónimoseventuallyfinallysometimesubsequentlyultimately

3. Correctly or accuratelyA1formal

   In a correct manner; properly.

   correctamente

   • You spelled it right.
   • He answered the question right.
   • Do it right the first time.

   Sinónimosaccuratelyarightcorrectlyexactlypreciselyproperlyrightly

   Antónimosinaccuratelyincorrectlywrongly

• Sustantivo que designa una facultad moral o jurídica de hacer o exigir algo, o un título legal sobre algo.

A noun referring to a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

1. Entitlement or legal claimB1formal

   A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.

   derecho

   • Everyone has the right to free speech.
   • She fought for her right to vote.
   • Workers demanded their rights and fair pay.

   Sinónimosauthoritybirthrightclaimdueentitlementlibertylicensepowerprerogativeprivilege

2. CorrectnessA2formal

   The quality of being correct or true.

   Corrección, exactitud

   • You have the right answer to the question.
   • He knows the right way to solve this problem.
   • That's the right decision for the company.

   Sinónimosaccuracycorrectnessexactnessprecisionrightnesssoundnesstruthvalidityverity

   Antónimoserrorfallacyfalsityinaccuracyincorrectnesswrong

3. A1formal

   The direction opposite to left.

   Derecha

   • Turn right at the next intersection.
   • The store is on the right side of the street.
   • Keep the building on your right.

   Antónimosleft

• Verbo que significa corregir algo, devolverlo a un estado correcto o colocarlo en la posición adecuada.

A verb used to indicate correcting something, restoring it to a proper state, or positioning it correctly.

1. Correct or make rightB1formal

   To correct something that is wrong or to put it in the proper position.

   corregir, enderezar

   • She righted the overturned boat.
   • He righted the mistake in the report.
   • They worked to right the injustices of the past.

   Sinónimosamendcorrectfixput rightrectifyredressremedyrepairsort out

   Antónimoserrmisdomistakewrong

2. Restore to upright positionB2formal

   To return something to an upright or proper position.

   Enderezar

   • The sailor righted the capsized vessel.
   • She righted the fallen vase before it broke.
   • He righted himself after tripping on the step.

   Sinónimoserectraisestand upstraighten