derecho
right
The word 'derecho' in Spanish means 'right' in English. It can be used in the same ways as the English 'right'. For instance, it can mean a direction opposite to left or it can also relate to social, legal, or moral principles like 'human rights'. The specific meaning is determined by the context in which it is used.
Example sentences using: derecho
Tengo derecho a expresar mi opinión
I have the right to express my opinion
This sentence is using 'derecho' as a noun, referring to a person's fundamental freedoms or privileges, in this case, the right of freedom of speech.
Él siguió recto en la calle, sin girar a la derecha o a la izquierda
He kept going straight on the street, without turning right or left
In this example, 'derecho' is referring to the direction right. It indicates the right-hand side when giving or following directions.
Estudia Derecho en la universidad
He is studying Law at the university
Here, 'Derecho' is used as a noun to refer to the study of law, a field of education and profession.
El derecho de sucesiones se refiere a la transferencia de propiedades después de la muerte
Succession law refers to property transfers after death
In this sentence, 'derecho' refers to a specific branch of law, called succession law.
El vino derecho al grano
He came straight to the point
The phrase 'venir derecho al grano' is an idiomatic expression where 'derecho' is used to mean 'directly' or 'straight'. This phrase is used when someone gets immediately to the main point or matter.
Dame el vaso que está a la derecha
Give me the glass that is to the right
In this use case, 'derecha' is being used as an adjective indicating the position or direction of an object.
Los derechos humanos son universales
Human rights are universal
In this context, 'derechos' is used as a noun referring to the basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled.
Ella se siente en su derecho de reclamar
She feels it's her right to complain
'Derecho' in this context is used as a noun referring to a person's right or entitlement to something.
Voy derecho a casa después del trabajo
I'm going straight home after work
Here, 'derecho' is used as an adverb indicating the direction or course straight ahead without any detour or deviation.
El derecho a la privacidad es importante
The right to privacy is important
In this sentence, 'derecho' is used as a noun to refer to a fundamental right or freedom, specifically, the right to privacy.