Spanish word

corregir

Pronunciation

IPA/koreˈxiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcorrect

Example

¿Puedes corregir este error?

Can you correct this error?

Illustration for corregir (correct)

More examples

¿Puedes corregir mi pronunciación, por favor?

Can you correct my pronunciation, please?

Core concept

Noting and repairing an error so an answer or action becomes right.

Common phrases

  • corregir mi pronunciación

    correct my pronunciation

  • corregir errores al hablar

    correct errors when speaking

  • corregir una respuesta

    correct a reply

Similar words

revisar: Examines material carefully to identify errors or gaps.
arreglar: Solves practical problems to return something to usable condition.

Definition in Spanish

Señalar y enmendar un error para que una información, una respuesta o un comportamiento quede correcto.

Word origin

From Latin corrigere 'to make straight', from com- 'completely' plus regere 'to guide or rule'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses the personal a with a person (corregir a María), and asking someone to correct your speech appears as '¿Puedes corregirme?'

Other meanings

  • reviseverb
  • proofreadverb
  • straightenverb

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