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correto
[kɔ'ʁɛtu]
adjective
masculine
pl: corretos
correct
1.
accurate, right, or free from error
Your answer is correct.
Sua resposta está correta.
2.
proper, appropriate, or in accordance with social norms
He wore the correct attire for the formal event.
Ele vestiu a roupa correta para o evento formal.
3.
exact or precise
The correct time is 3 o'clock.
A hora correta é 3 horas.
NYC Slang
right on, spot-on
Synonyms
certo
exato
preciso
apropriado
adequado
Antonyms
errado
incorreto
impróprio
inadequado
inexato
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
correto
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
correto
Standard usage, may be colloquially shortened to 'certo'
São Paulo
correto
Standard usage
Portugal
correto
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar correto
na forma correta
corrigir o curso
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