Spanish Conversation · Level 3
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Spanish word
recta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrekta/
Meaning
- adjectivestraight
Example
La carretera es recta.
The road is straight.
More examples
Dibuja una línea recta entre los puntos.
Draw a straight line between the points.
Core concept
A straight line without bends.
Common phrases
línea recta
straight line
carretera recta
straight road
Similar words
recto: A straight, level orientation or posture with no tilt or slant.
derecho: A steady, straight heading or bearing that does not wobble or veer.
directo: A route or motion that goes directly to a destination without detours.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que va o está en línea recta, sin curvaturas; también se aplica a quien obra con integridad.
Word origin
Derived from Late Latin recta, the feminine of rectus 'straight', with the root regere 'to steer' giving the primary sense of unbent direction.
Usage tips
- In geometric or map contexts Spanish uses línea recta or simply recta for a straight line, so expect the adjective to follow the noun and agree in gender.
Other meanings
- straight linenoun
- uprightadjective
Opposites
- torcidocrookedadjective
Related words
- rectificarrectifyverb
- rectitudrectitudenoun