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    Recto (en. Straight)

    /ˈrek.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has no curves or deformations.
    A straight line is the shortest path between two points.
    La línea recta es el camino más corto entre dos puntos.
    Straight, honest, just.
    He is a straight man who always tells the truth.
    Es un hombre recto que siempre dice la verdad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'rectus', which means 'right, straight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go straight
    To go in one direction without deviating.
    ir recto
    straight head
    To have a clear and logical mindset.
    cabeza recta
    do the right thing
    To act in a fair and correct manner.
    hacer lo recto

    Related Words

    straightness
    Quality of being straight or just.
    rectitud
    rectification
    Action of correcting or adjusting something.
    rectificación

    Slang Meanings

    To be willing or not to get involved.
    In this situation, we have to go straight and not complicate ourselves.
    En esta situación, tenemos que ir recto y no complicarnos.
    To refer to someone who is straightforward in their decisions.
    He always chooses the right path, never lets himself be influenced.
    Siempre elige lo recto, nunca se deja influenciar.