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• Descreve o que é correto, certo ou adequado; também pode indicar direção (lado direito) ou algo justo e verdadeiro.

Describes something that is correct, true, or appropriate.

1. Correct or trueA1formal

   Accurate, true, or proper.

   Correto

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

   Sinônimosaccuratecorrectexactprecisepropertruevalid

   Antônimoserroneousfalseinaccurateincorrectmistakenwrong

2. Morally goodB1formal

   Just, fair, or morally acceptable.

   Moralmente correto

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

   Sinônimoscorrectethicalfairgoodhonestjustmoralprincipledproperrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antônimosevilimmoralunethicalunjustwrong

3. Suitable or appropriateA2formal

   Proper or fitting for a particular purpose.

   Adequado

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

   Sinônimosappropriateaptcorrectduefittingmeetpropersuitable

   Antônimosimproperinappropriateincorrectunsuitablewrong

4. A1formal

   Located on the right side of the body or direction.

   Direito

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

   Sinônimosdexterdextralright-handstarboard

   Antônimosleft

• Advérbio usado informalmente para indicar "exatamente", "imediatamente" ou para reforçar, como em "agora mesmo" ou "certo". Comum no inglês britânico e 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.

   Exatamente

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

   Sinônimosbangdeadexactlyjustplumbpreciselysmacksquarely

2. Immediately or without delayB1informal

   At once; without hesitation or delay.

   Imediatamente

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

   Sinônimosforthwithimmediatelyinstantlynowpromptlystraightaway

   Antônimoseventuallyfinallysometimesubsequentlyultimately

3. Correctly or accuratelyA1formal

   In a correct manner; properly.

   Corretamente

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

   Sinônimosaccuratelyarightcorrectlyexactlypreciselyproperlyrightly

   Antônimosinaccuratelyincorrectlywrongly

• Substantivo que designa o direito moral ou legal de fazer, ter ou exigir algo, bem como a faculdade ou autorização para agir de determinada maneira.

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.

   Direito

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

   Sinônimosauthoritybirthrightclaimdueentitlementlibertylicensepowerprerogativeprivilege

2. CorrectnessA2formal

   The quality of being correct or true.

   Correção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccuracycorrectnessexactnessprecisionrightnesssoundnesstruthvalidityverity

   Antônimoserrorfallacyfalsityinaccuracyincorrectnesswrong

3. A1formal

   The direction opposite to left.

   Direção à direita

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

   Antônimosleft

• Verbo que significa corrigir algo, colocá-lo em seu estado correto ou posicioná-lo adequadamente.

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.

   Corrigir

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

   Sinônimosamendcorrectfixput rightrectifyredressremedyrepairsort out

   Antônimoserrmisdomistakewrong

2. Restore to upright positionB2formal

   To return something to an upright or proper position.

   Colocar em pé

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

   Sinônimoserectraisestand upstraighten