Recta (en. Straight)

/ˈrek.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition_text: A line in Euclidean geometry that goes in one direction without curves.

Example_sentence: The straight line that connects two points is the shortest distance between them.

La recta que une dos puntos es la distancia más corta entre ellos.

Definition_text: Something that adheres to moral rules or standards.

Example_sentence: It is important to act straight in every circumstance.

Es importante actuar de manera recta en toda circunstancia.

Definition_text: Pure or simple form of a design.

Example_sentence: The design of the house has a very straight aesthetic.

El diseño de la casa tiene una estética muy recta.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'recta', meaning 'straight, direct'.

Phrase: to follow the straight path

Meaning: To maintain a clear and direct path.

seguir la recta

Phrase: straight paths

Meaning: Decisions or actions that are honest or straightforward.

caminos rectos

Phrase: to be in the final stretch

Meaning: To be close to the conclusion of something.

estar en la recta final

Related_word: straightness

Description: Quality of being straight or just.

rectitud

Related_word: to rectify

Description: To correct or do something anew.

rectificar

Related_word: rectangle

Description: Geometric figure with four straight sides.

rectángulo

Meaning: Used to describe something direct or straightforward.

Example: She always gets to the point and doesn’t waste time.

Ella siempre va a lo recto y no pierde tiempo.

Meaning: Referring to an honest and straightforward person.

Example: That guy is very straightforward; he always tells the truth.

Ese tipo es muy recto, siempre dice la verdad.