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    Correcta (en. Correct)

    /koɾˈɾekta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is exact or true.
    The correct answer was selected.
    La respuesta correcta fue seleccionada.
    That acts in an appropriate or fair manner.
    It is important to make the correct decision at this moment.
    Es importante tomar la decisión correcta en este momento.
    That conforms to a norm or rule.
    His behavior was considered correct by everyone.
    Su conducta fue considerada correcta por todos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'correctus', meaning 'to straighten, to set in order'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    is correct
    Indicates that something is true or valid.
    está correcta
    correct answer
    Refers to the appropriate solution to a question or problem.
    respuesta correcta
    correct way
    Describes the proper way to do something.
    forma correcta

    Related Words

    correction
    Action of correcting.
    corrección
    to correct
    To modify, amend something that is incorrect.
    corregir
    corrector
    A person or thing that corrects.
    corrector

    Slang Meanings

    In school slang, it is used to refer to an answer that is accepted on a test.
    That one is correct, the one the teacher gave you!
    Esa es la correcta, ¡la que te dio el profe!
    Used in the workplace to refer to a decision in line with expectations.
    You chose the correct option for the project.
    Tomaste la opción correcta para el proyecto.