Correctamente (en. Correctly)

/koɾɾektaˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an appropriate or proper manner.
Students must answer correctly on the exam.
Los estudiantes deben responder correctamente en el examen.
In accordance with what is just, right, or exact.
It is important to act correctly in all situations.
Es importante actuar correctamente en todas las situaciones.
According to the rules or instructions.
If you follow the instructions, you will do it correctly.
Si sigues las instrucciones, lo harás correctamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'correcte' plus the suffix '-mente'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do things correctly
Perform actions appropriately.
hacer las cosas correctamente
say things correctly
Express ideas or facts accurately.
decir las cosas correctamente
follow the rules correctly
Comply with established rules appropriately.
seguir las normas correctamente

Related Words

correct
That is in accordance with the truth or the rules.
correcto
correction
Action of correcting; rectification.
corrección

Slang Meanings

On the right track.
If you do it like that, you'll be fine, everything is going correctly.
Si lo haces así, vas a estar bien, va todo correctamente.