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"Correct (right)" in Spanish: correcto/a
correcto/a
Correct in Spanish is correcto or correcta. Say Esa respuesta es correcta. Agree with the noun’s gender.
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How to pronounce correcto/a
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koh-REHK-toh / koh-REHK-tah
/ko.ˈrek.to/, /ko.ˈrek.ta/
koh-REHK-toh / koh-REHK-tah. Soft c like k. Stress REHK.
"Correct (right)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| correcto | correct (masc.) Answers, forms, paths. | Answers, forms, paths. |
| correcta | correct (fem.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| es correcto | that’s correct Confirming a fact. | Confirming a fact. |
| la forma correcta | the correct way Instructions. | Instructions. |
How to use correcto/a in real life
- 1Quiz review
Tu respuesta es correcta.
Your answer is correct.
Correcta with respuesta.
- 2Forms
Usa el número correcto aquí.
Use the correct number here.
Correcto with número.
- 3Directions
Esa es la calle correcta.
That’s the correct street.
Correcta with calle.
Mistakes English speakers make with correcto/a
Incorrect: La respuesta es correcto.
Correct: La respuesta es correcta.
Respuesta is feminine: correcta.
Incorrect: El dato es correcta.
Correct: El dato es correcto.
Dato is masculine: correcto.
Good to know
Good to knowCorrecto is clear in class and forms. Bien can mean right casually. Así es also confirms something correcto.
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ChatPal
¿Es correcta la número tres?
Is number three correct?
You
Sí, es correcta. La cuatro no.
Yes, it’s correct. Number four isn’t.
ChatPal
Ok. Busquemos la forma correcta juntos.
Ok. Let’s find the correct form together.
You
Gracias. Yo anoto el cambio.
Thanks. I’ll note the change.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Correct (right)" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Correcto (m.), correcta (f.), correctos / correctas.
Correct or right?
Correcto is formal-clear. Bien and así es are casual.
How do I pronounce correcto?
koh-REHK-toh. Stress REHK.
That’s correct?
Es correcto. or Así es.
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