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razón

/rrah-SOHN/

right

Two friends on a hiking trail, one pointing confidently to the correct fork in the path while the other smiles in agreement, confirming the choice.

This image illustrates the concept of *razón* meaning 'right' or being correct, as shown by the confirmed path.

razón(Noun)

fA2
right?in the sense of being correct or justified

📝 In Action

Creo que tienes razón, esta es la mejor opción.

A2

I think you're right, this is the best option.

Al final, mi madre siempre tiene la razón.

B1

In the end, my mother is always right.

No estoy de acuerdo, creo que no llevas razón en esto.

B1

I don't agree, I think you're not right about this.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • estar equivocado/a (to be wrong)

Common Collocations

  • tener razón – to be right
  • dar la razón a alguien – to agree with someone, to say someone is right

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener más razón que un santo – to be absolutely, unquestionably right

💡 Grammar Points

Saying "You're right" with 'tener'

A huge difference from English! To say someone 'is right', Spanish uses the verb 'tener' (to have). Think of it like someone 'having' the right idea. So, you say 'tienes razón' (you have reason), not 'eres razón'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'ser' instead of 'tener'

Mistake: "Mi amigo es razón."

Correction: Mi amigo tiene razón. Remember, being right is something you 'have' in Spanish, not something you 'are'.

⭐ Usage Tips

How to Agree

Saying 'Tienes razón' is the most natural and common way to agree with someone's point or statement in a conversation.

A spilled glass of water next to a thirsty, disappointed cat, illustrating the cause and effect.

*Razón* can mean 'reason' or 'cause,' depicting the 'why' behind an event.

razón(Noun)

fA2
reason?a cause or explanation
Also:cause?the 'why' behind something,motive?the purpose for an action

📝 In Action

¿Cuál es la razón de tu visita?

A2

What is the reason for your visit?

No entiendo la razón por la que te enojaste.

B1

I don't understand the reason why you got angry.

Existen muchas razones para aprender español.

A2

There are many reasons to learn Spanish.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • motivo (motive)
  • causa (cause)
  • explicación (explanation)

Common Collocations

  • la razón por la que – the reason why
  • dar una razón – to give a reason
  • por razones de seguridad – for security reasons

⭐ Usage Tips

Connecting Ideas

This meaning of 'razón' is a great tool for explaining your thoughts. You'll often see it followed by 'de' + noun (razón de tu visita) or 'por la que' + a description (razón por la que llegué tarde).

A calm figure sitting at a desk, carefully balancing stones, symbolizing logic and mental clarity.

This image represents *razón* as the capacity for logical thought and mental clarity.

razón(Noun)

fB2
reason?the ability to think or use logic
Also:logic?the faculty of thought,mind?sanity, mental faculty

📝 In Action

Los seres humanos tienen la capacidad de la razón.

B2

Human beings have the capacity for reason.

Hay que usar la razón y no dejarse llevar por el pánico.

B2

One must use reason and not be carried away by panic.

Con tanto sufrimiento, el pobre hombre perdió la razón.

C1

With so much suffering, the poor man lost his mind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • juicio (judgment)
  • lógica (logic)
  • entendimiento (understanding)

Common Collocations

  • perder la razón – to lose one's mind
  • entrar en razón – to see reason, to come to one's senses
  • el uso de la razón – the use of reason

⭐ Usage Tips

Abstract Concept

Think of this as 'reason' with a capital 'R'. It's about the human ability to think logically. You'll often find it in set phrases like 'perder la razón' (to lose one's mind).

Three identical wooden bowls, each containing the exact same number of blue marbles, illustrating a consistent ratio.

In formal contexts, *razón* means 'rate' or 'ratio,' visualized here by the consistent proportion of items in each container.

razón(Noun)

fC1
rate?a measure or frequency
Also:ratio?mathematical proportion,proportion?a comparative relation

📝 In Action

El interés se calcula a razón del cinco por ciento anual.

C1

The interest is calculated at a rate of five percent per year.

Se repartió un caramelo por niño, a razón de uno para cada uno.

C1

One candy was given out per child, at a rate of one for each.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proporción (proportion)
  • tasa (rate)

Common Collocations

  • a razón de – at a rate of

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'A Razón De' Phrase

You will almost exclusively see this meaning inside the phrase 'a razón de'. It's a formal way to talk about rates, ratios, and distribution.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: razón

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly says 'You are right'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

razonar(to reason, to think) - verb
razonable(reasonable, fair) - adjective
razonamiento(reasoning, argument) - noun
irrazonable(unreasonable) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'tener razón' and 'ser correcto'?

Great question! You use 'tener razón' when talking about a person being right about an opinion or fact ('You are right, it is cold'). You use 'ser correcto' when talking about a thing being correct, like an answer on a test ('La respuesta es correcta'). So, a person 'tiene razón', and an answer 'es correcta'.

Why is 'razón' feminine? It doesn't end in -a.

You've noticed a common pattern! Many Spanish nouns that end in -ión, -ción, and -sión are feminine, like 'la canción' (the song), 'la televisión' (the television), and 'la razón'. This is a helpful rule to remember.