Inklingo

corrección

/ko-rrek-SYOHN/

correction (the act of fixing mistakes)

A close-up view of a red pen held by a hand, making a checkmark on a piece of paper, symbolizing the act of fixing mistakes.

Corrección as the act of editing and fixing mistakes.

corrección(Noun)

fB1

correction (the act of fixing mistakes)

?

editing/reviewing

Also:

checking

?

reviewing work

,

marking

?

grading exams

📝 In Action

La corrección de los ensayos tomó toda la noche.

B1

The correction of the essays took all night.

Necesito una corrección rápida de este informe antes de enviarlo.

B1

I need a quick check of this report before sending it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • revisión (review)
  • comprobación (verification)

Common Collocations

  • corrección de estilostyle editing/proofing
  • hacer una correcciónto make a correction

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

'Corrección' is always a feminine noun, meaning you must use the feminine articles 'la' or 'una' with it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Editing Context

When talking specifically about improving the clarity and flow of writing, use the phrase 'corrección de estilo'.

A paper showing a mistake (a red scribble) crossed out and replaced by a neat blue square, representing a specific correction or amendment.

This corrección refers to the specific change or amendment made to an error.

corrección(Noun)

fB1

correction (the specific change)

?

amendment/mark

Also:

amendment

?

formal change

,

fix

?

solution to an error

📝 In Action

La única corrección que recibí fue sobre la fecha.

B1

The only correction I received was about the date.

Por favor, aplica todas las correcciones antes de la impresión final.

B2

Please apply all the corrections before the final printing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • modificación (modification)
  • enmienda (amendment)

❌ Common Pitfalls

Singular vs. Plural

Mistake: "Hice una corrección en mi trabajo, pero el profesor me dio muchas corrección."

Correction: Hice una corrección en mi trabajo, pero el profesor me dio muchas correcciones. (Use the plural form 'correcciones' when referring to multiple specific changes.)

A child demonstrating excellent posture and proper use of utensils while sitting at a table, symbolizing decorum and proper behavior.

Corrección used to mean decorum or proper behavior.

corrección(Noun)

fC1

decorum

?

proper behavior

Also:

propriety

?

suitability

,

decency

?

morality/manners

📝 In Action

Pidió disculpas con gran corrección y respeto.

C1

He apologized with great decorum and respect.

Su falta de corrección en la reunión ofendió a varios invitados.

C2

His lack of propriety at the meeting offended several guests.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • decoro (decorum)
  • urbanidad (politeness)

Antonyms

  • incorrección (impropriety)

Common Collocations

  • actuar con correcciónto act properly

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This meaning is often found in older literature or very formal speech; in everyday conversation, you would usually use 'buenos modales' (good manners).

A tall stack of colorful blocks that has partially fallen and settled into a lower, stable position, illustrating a financial market correction.

In finance, corrección refers to a market correction, a sharp drop in asset prices after a rise.

corrección(Noun)

fC2

market correction

?

finance/economics

Also:

financial adjustment

?

economics

📝 In Action

El mercado de valores experimentó una corrección del 10% la semana pasada.

C2

The stock market experienced a 10% correction last week.

Los inversores temen una corrección brusca después de la subida.

C2

Investors fear a sharp adjustment after the rise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ajuste (adjustment)

Common Collocations

  • corrección de preciosprice correction

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: corrección

Question 1 of 1

Which meaning of 'corrección' is used in the phrase: 'Actuó con mucha corrección en la reunión'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

correctamente(correctly) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'corrección' the same as 'revisión'?

They are similar, but 'corrección' emphasizes the action of fixing the error, while 'revisión' focuses on the act of checking or looking over the work, which might not always result in a fix.

How do I know if 'corrección' means a specific change or the general act of fixing?

If you use it in the plural ('las correcciones'), you are definitely talking about the individual changes or marks (Meaning 2). If you use it with a verb of time ('La corrección tomó dos horas'), you are talking about the process (Meaning 1).