correcto

/koˈrek.to/
adjectiveBeginner
general

Free from error; accurate or true.

La respuesta es correcta.

The answer is correct.

El informe es correcto en todos los detalles.

The report is correct in all details.

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Often used to describe accuracy in information, actions, or behavior.

formal

Proper or appropriate in behavior or conduct.

Su comportamiento fue correcto en todo momento.

His behavior was correct at all times.

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Used to describe socially or morally appropriate behavior.

Collocations

estar correctoto be correctser correctoto be correctcorregir un errorto correct a mistake

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Related Phrases

estar en lo correctophrase
to be right
corregir el rumbophrase
to correct course

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Correcto' is often used to describe accuracy in facts, actions, or behavior. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 'correcto' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, 'exacto' is often preferred for technical or precise accuracy.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'correctus', past participle of 'corrigere' (to correct).

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'correcto' can describe both factual accuracy and proper behavior, similar to English. It is a versatile adjective used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

cor-
together
prefix
+
-rect-
straight
root
+
-to
past participle suffix
suffix
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