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"Correct (right)" in Portuguese: certo/a
certo/a
Note: also: correto/a
Correct in Portuguese is often certo (certa with feminine nouns). Say Está certo. Correto/correta is a clear synonym.
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A resposta certa é a letra B.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce certo/a
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SEHR-too
/ˈseʁ.tu/
SEHR-too
"Correct (right)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| certo / certa | correct / right Everyday adjective. | Everyday adjective. |
| está certo | that’s right / it’s correct Agreement. | Agreement. |
| correto / correta | correct Synonym. | Synonym. |
| resposta certa | correct answer Quizzes. | Quizzes. |
How to use certo/a in real life
- 1Quiz
A resposta certa é a letra B.
The correct answer is letter B.
Feminine.
- 2Directions
Você pegou a rua certa desta vez.
You took the right street this time.
Path.
- 3Confirm
Está certo: a reunião é às três.
That’s correct: the meeting is at three.
Check.
Mistakes English speakers make with certo/a
Incorrect: A resposta está correct.
Correct: A resposta está certa.
Use certo/certa.
Incorrect: A resposta está correcto (PT-PT spelling only).
Correct: A resposta está correta. / Está certo.
In BR, certo/correto are fine; match gender: resposta → certa/correta.
Good to know
Certo is right/correct and also sure (Certo?). Correto sounds a bit more formal. Tá certo is the casual confirmation Brazilians fire off all day.
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Checking an address
ChatPal
Este é o prédio certo?
Is this the right building?
You
É o certo. Número 240.
It’s the right one. Number 240.
ChatPal
Então a sala certa é no segundo andar.
Then the right room is on the second floor.
You
Isso. Eu já subi.
Yes. I already went up.
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Common questions about "Correct (right)" in Portuguese
Correct?
Certo / certa (also correto).
That’s right?
Está certo / tá certo.
Correct answer?
Resposta certa.
Correto?
Synonym—also fine.
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