be right

[/bi raɪt/]

verb phrase

estar certo; ter razão

1. To be correct or accurate in statement, judgment, or opinion

You are right about that decision.

Você está certo sobre essa decisão.

2. To be in a correct position or state

Everything will be right once we fix the problem.

Tudo estará certo assim que resolvermos o problema.

3. To be morally or ethically justified

She was right to refuse that offer.

Ela estava certa em recusar aquela oferta.

4. To be appropriate or suitable

This is the right time to start the project.

Este é o momento certo para começar o projeto.

NYC Slang

be correct; be on point

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estar certo; ter razão

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

estar certo; estar certão

Colloquial intensification with 'certão'

São Paulo

estar certo; ter razão

Standard usage

Portugal

estar certo; ter razão

Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

be in the right

be dead right

be absolutely right

you can't be more right

be right on the money

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