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corregir

koh-rreh-HEER/koreˈxiɾ/

“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
VerbA1irregular (stem-changing and spelling-change) ir
General
A hand using a bright red pencil to draw a neat line through a messy scribble and drawing a perfect star next to it.
gerundcorrigiendo
past Participlecorregido
infinitivecorregir

📝 In Action

El profesor está corrigiendo los exámenes ahora mismo.

A1

The teacher is grading the exams right now.

Por favor, corrige los errores en este documento.

A2

Please correct the errors in this document.

Es importante corregir la postura para evitar dolores de espalda.

B1

It is important to fix your posture to avoid back pain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rectificar (to rectify/fix)
  • enmendar (to amend/improve)

Antonyms

  • equivocarse (to make a mistake)
  • estropear (to mess up/ruin)

Common Collocations

  • corregir un error – to correct a mistake
  • corregir deberes – to grade homework
  • corregir la postura – to fix one's posture

Idioms & Expressions

  • corregir y aumentar – To revise and improve a text significantly

to discipline

Also: to reprimand
A parent gently pointing a finger towards a scattered pile of toys while a child begins to pick them up.

📝 In Action

A veces es necesario corregir a los niños con paciencia.

B2

Sometimes it is necessary to discipline children with patience.

El entrenador corrigió su técnica de salto.

B1

The coach corrected his jumping technique.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reprender (to scold)
  • educar (to educate/bring up)

Common Collocations

  • corregir la conducta – to correct behavior

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrigieran
yocorrigiera
túcorrigieras
vosotroscorrigierais
nosotroscorrigiéramos
él/ella/ustedcorrigiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrijan
yocorrija
túcorrijas
vosotroscorrijáis
nosotroscorrijamos
él/ella/ustedcorrija

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrigieron
yocorregí
túcorregiste
vosotroscorregisteis
nosotroscorregimos
él/ella/ustedcorrigió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescorregían
yocorregía
túcorregías
vosotroscorregíais
nosotroscorregíamos
él/ella/ustedcorregía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrigen
yocorrijo
túcorriges
vosotroscorregís
nosotroscorregimos
él/ella/ustedcorrige
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "corregir" in Spanish:

to correct→to discipline→to proofread→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: corregir

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'I correct' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corrección(correction) — Noun
correcto(correct/right) — Adjective
corrector(proofreader / concealer (makeup)) — Noun
incorrecto(incorrect/wrong) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 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)

English: correctFrench: corrigerPortuguese: corrigir

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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.