derecho

straight (of a direction relative to the…

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Meanings

adverb

  1. straight (of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line)
  2. straight (directly; without pause, delay or detour)

adjective

  1. straight (not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length)
  2. straight; upright (perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique)
  3. right, right-hand (designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north)
  4. correct, appropriate, right

noun, masculine

  1. right (a legal, just or moral entitlement)
  2. law, jurisprudence (the study of laws)
  3. law (the profession of dealing with laws (as lawyers, judges, etc.))
  4. right (the outward or most finished surface, as of a coin, piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.)
  5. right side (The side of a fabric that is intended to face outward on a finished project)
  6. a knit stitch
  7. in plural duties, taxes, fees, charges
  8. rare path, road

In sentences

Es su derecho. It's their right. #2717903

Siéntate derecho. Sit up straight. #1284264

Yo tengo derechos. I have rights. #4593949

¡No vayas derecho! Don't go straight! #8817715

Quédate a la derecha. Keep to the right. #1491672

Conozco mis derechos. I know my legal rights. #5056708

Fui derecho a la cama. I went straight to bed. #3143767

La muerte es un derecho. Death is a right. #4752732