correcta
/co-RREC-ta/
correct
When something is correcta (correct), it fits perfectly, just like this final puzzle piece.
📝 In Action
La respuesta que diste en el examen es completamente correcta.
A1The answer you gave on the exam is completely correct.
Necesito saber si esta dirección es la correcta antes de enviar la carta.
A2I need to know if this address is the right one before sending the letter.
No es la hora correcta. Llegamos media hora tarde.
A2It's not the correct time. We arrived half an hour late.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'correcta' ends in -a, it is used only with feminine words (like 'la casa' or 'la idea'). For masculine words, you must use 'correcto' (e.g., 'el libro correcto').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Gender
Mistake: "La respuesta es correcto."
Correction: La respuesta es correcta. (Since 'respuesta' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasis
You can emphasize 'correcta' by pairing it with words like 'totalmente,' 'completamente,' or 'absolutamente' to mean 'totally correct.'
Using the right manners or doing something in a correcta (proper) way shows good etiquette.
correcta(Adjective)
proper
?socially appropriate
,polite
?well-mannered
decent
?acceptable behavior
📝 In Action
Su conducta en la reunión fue muy correcta y profesional.
B1Her conduct in the meeting was very proper and professional.
Aunque no le gustaba la comida, mantuvo una actitud correcta.
B2Even though she didn't like the food, she maintained a polite attitude.
Ella insiste en que la etiqueta sea siempre correcta en la mesa.
C1She insists that table manners always be proper.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When describing a person's character or manners, 'correcta' usually means they are polite, well-behaved, or follow social rules.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Ser
This meaning almost always uses the verb 'ser' (to be) because it describes a fundamental quality or standard of behavior, not a temporary state.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: correcta
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'correcta' to describe proper behavior?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'correcta' and 'bien'?
'Correcta' is an adjective, meaning it describes a feminine noun (e.g., 'la respuesta correcta'). 'Bien' is an adverb, meaning it describes how an action is performed (e.g., 'Lo hiciste bien' - You did it well) or can mean 'okay'/'good' when answering a question.
Why does 'correcta' have two slightly different meanings?
Both meanings stem from the idea of being 'straight' or 'right.' First, it means factually right (no errors). Second, it means socially right (following the rules of good behavior or manners).