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derecho

right

noun deh-REH-choh Common

Origin: From Latin directus (straight, direct).

Also means

law

Usage Note

Derecho is also an adjective meaning 'straight' or 'right (direction)', and an adverb meaning 'straight ahead'. As a noun it means a legal right (tener derecho a) or the field of law (estudiar derecho). La derecha (with the feminine article) means 'the right side' or 'the political right'.

Examples

"Todos tienen derecho a la educación."

Natural Translation

Everyone has the right to education.

Literal Translation

All have right to the education.

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