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correctly

[/kəˈrɛktli/]
adverb
corretamente
1. in a way that is accurate, without errors, or in accordance with facts or standards
She answered the question correctly.
Ela respondeu a pergunta corretamente.
2. in a socially appropriate or proper manner
He behaved correctly at the formal dinner.
Ele se comportou corretamente no jantar formal.
3. in a way that conforms to rules or procedures
The procedure was executed correctly.
O procedimento foi executado corretamente.
Synonyms
accuratelyproperlyrightlyappropriatelyexactlyprecisely
Antonyms
incorrectlywronglyinaccuratelyimproperlyinappropriately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corretamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
corretamente
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to get something right
to do something by the book
on the money
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