corregir
“corregir” means “to correct” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to correct, to grade / to mark
Also: to fix, to proofread
📝 In Action
El profesor está corrigiendo los exámenes ahora mismo.
A1The teacher is grading the exams right now.
Por favor, corrige los errores en este documento.
A2Please correct the errors in this document.
Es importante corregir la postura para evitar dolores de espalda.
B1It is important to fix your posture to avoid back pain.
to discipline
Also: to reprimand
📝 In Action
A veces es necesario corregir a los niños con paciencia.
B2Sometimes it is necessary to discipline children with patience.
El entrenador corrigió su técnica de salto.
B1The coach corrected his jumping technique.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "corregir" in Spanish:
to correct→to discipline→to fix→to proofread→to reprimand→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: corregir
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How do you say 'I correct' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'corrigere', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'regere' (to lead straight or rule). It literally means 'to make straight together'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 'g' change to a 'j' in 'corrijo'?
In Spanish, 'go' sounds like 'go' in 'gold'. To make it sound like 'ho' (the sound 'corregir' needs), we change the letter to 'j' before an 'o' or an 'a'.
Can I use 'corregir' for fixing a broken car?
No, 'corregir' is for errors, data, or behavior. For mechanical things like cars or sinks, use 'arreglar' or 'reparar'.
Is it 'corrige' or 'correge'?
It is always 'corrige'. This verb changes its middle 'e' to an 'i' in most present-tense forms.