How to Say "rectification" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rectification” is “enmienda” — C1 level.
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nounC1formal
the act of making something right
Examples
El prisionero no mostró ningún propósito de enmienda.
The prisoner showed no intention of mending his ways.
Espero una pronta enmienda de su conducta.
I expect a prompt correction of his behavior.
Hizo una enmienda total de su vida tras el accidente.
He completely turned his life around after the accident.
Abstract usage
In this sense, the word is abstract and rarely used in the plural.
Not for fixing objects
Mistake: “La enmienda de mi coche.”
Correction: La reparación de mi coche. Use 'enmienda' for laws or behaviors, not for mechanical repairs.
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