straight

• Describe algo que se extiende en una sola dirección sin curvas ni dobleces; también se usa para referirse a la honestidad o franqueza de una persona.

Describes something that extends in one direction without curving or bending; also used to describe honesty or directness.

1. Not curved or bentA1formal

   Extending in one direction without curving or bending.

   recto

   • Draw a straight line across the paper.
   • The road is straight for the next five miles.
   • Her hair is naturally straight.

   Sinónimosdirectevenlinearrectilineartrueunbentuncurved

   Antónimosbentcrookedcurvedtwistedwindingzigzag

2. Honest and directB1formal

   Honest, truthful, and not evasive.

   honesto y directo

   • He gave a straight answer to the question.
   • She is known for being straight with her clients.
   • I need a straight explanation of what happened.

   Sinónimoscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensincerestraightforwardtruthful

   Antónimosdeceitfuldeviousdishonestevasivelying

3. In proper orderB1informal

   Arranged correctly or tidily.

   en orden

   • Please put the books straight on the shelf.
   • Make sure your tie is straight before the interview.
   • He set the picture straight on the wall.

   Sinónimosneatorderlyorganizedshipshapetidytrim

   Antónimosdisorderedmessyuntidy

4. HeterosexualB2formal

   A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

   heterosexual

   • He identifies as a straight man.
   • The survey asked participants if they were straight, gay, or bisexual.
   • She is straight and married to a man.

   Antónimosgayhomosexuallesbianqueer

• Adverbio que significa «directamente» o «sin demora». También puede significar «en línea recta» o «de manera honesta y franca». La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva la terminación -ly.

An adverb meaning "directly" or "without delay." It can also mean "in a straight line" or "honestly and directly." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. A1formal

   Without curving or deviating; in a direct line.

   en línea recta

   • Go straight ahead until you see the traffic lights.
   • The arrow flew straight to the target.
   • She looked straight into his eyes.

   Sinónimosas the crow flieslinearly

   Antónimoscrookedly

2. Immediately or directlyA2informal

   Without delay or interruption; directly.

   directamente, sin demora

   • I came straight home after work.
   • He went straight to the point.
   • She told me straight that she didn't agree.

   Sinónimosforthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyright awaystraightaway

   Antónimosindirectlyobliquely

3. Honestly or clearlyB1informal

   In an honest, clear, and direct manner.

   directamente, con claridad y honestidad

   • Tell me straight: do you like the idea?
   • He spoke straight and didn't hide anything.
   • She always gives her opinion straight.

   Sinónimosbluntlycandidlyforthrightlyfranklyopenlyplainlystraightforwardly

   Antónimosambiguouslydeceitfullydishonestlyequivocallyevasivelyindirectly

• Sustantivo que designa una línea recta, un tramo o una parte recta de algo, como una recta de un circuito de carreras o de una carretera.

A noun referring to a straight line, section, or part of something, such as a straight part of a racetrack or road.

incontable

1. Straight line or segmentB1formal

   A line or part of a road, track, or path that does not curve.

   Recta

   • The car sped down the straight of the racetrack.
   • He walked along the straight of the corridor.
   • The final straight of the marathon was the hardest part.

   Sinónimosstraightawaystretch

   Antónimosarcbendcrookcurveturn

2. Heterosexual personB2informal

   A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

   Persona heterosexual

   • The group included both gays and straights.
   • He identifies as a straight.
   • The survey asked participants if they were gay, straight, or bisexual.