English–Spanish

“correct” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocorregir

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈrekto/

Example

Tu respuesta es correcta.

Your answer is correct.

Illustration for correcto (correct)

How to say “correct” in Spanish

“Correct” in Spanish is correcto.

Match with the true fact, rule, or expected answer.

Full entry for correcto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with correcto

La pronunciación correcta facilita la comunicación.

Correct pronunciation facilitates communication.

Tips for using correcto

  • In casual speech native speakers often say sí, está bien, or vale for agreement because correcto sounds more formal or emphatic.

Other Spanish words for “correct”

¿Puedes corregir este error?

Can you correct this error?

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