Correcto (en. Correct)

/koˈɾek.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of something that has no errors.
Your answer is correct.
Tu respuesta es correcta.
That conforms to what is considered suitable or appropriate.
It is correct to follow the rules.
Es correcto seguir las normas.
That acts in a fair or ethical manner.
It is correct to help others.
Es correcto ayudar a los demás.

Etymology

From Latin 'correctus', participle of 'corrigere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It is correct
It refers to something that is fair or appropriate.
Está correcto
Correct and clear
Indicates that something is precise and understandable.
Correcto y claro
The correct one
Refers to doing what is morally right.
Lo correcto

Related Words

correction
Action of correcting something.
corrección
corrector
Person or thing that corrects.
corrector
correcting
Action of correcting something in the process.
corrigiendo

Slang Meanings

All good
If someone tells you that your plan is correct, they will probably say: 'All good'.
Si alguien te dice que tu plan es correcto, probablemente dirá: 'Todo bien'.
Fantastic
It means that something is so correct that it is impressive.
Significa que algo es tan correcto que es impresionante.