Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: /dereˈtʃo/
Meanings and Usage: "Derecho" has multiple meanings in Spanish, but one of the most common uses is as a noun meaning "right" or "law" in the sense of a legal or moral entitlement. It is often used in legal contexts, referring to a legal right or entitlement that someone has. It can also refer to a direction such as "right" in the opposite of left.
This word is commonly used both in written and oral Spanish. It is an everyday term and is frequently used in legal discussions or when talking about rights and laws.
Verb Forms (if applicable): This word "derecho" is a noun, so it does not have verb forms.
Examples: 1. Tengo el derecho de permanecer en silencio. (I have the right to remain silent.) 2. Gira a la derecha en el siguiente semáforo. (Turn right at the next traffic light.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "Derecho" is a crucial part of various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are some examples:
Example: Sigue derecho por esta calle. (Keep going straight down this street.)
"De derecho"
Example: La salida está al final del pasillo, ve de derecho. (The exit is at the end of the hallway, go straight ahead.)
"A derecho"
Example: La tienda está a derecho de la plaza principal. (The store is to the right of the main square.)
"Derecho y al torcido"
Example: Estuve caminando derecho y al torcido, buscando la casa. (I was walking all over the place, trying to find the house.)
"Por el derecho y por el revés"
Etymology: The word "derecho" comes from the Latin "directus," which means "direct" or "straight."
Synonyms and Antonyms: Synonyms: - Ley (law) - Norma (norm) - Justicia (justice)
Antonyms: - Izquierda (left) - Injusticia (injustice) - Anarquía (anarchy)