el derecho
right · straight · law
Es el conjunto de reglas y normas que organizan la vida en sociedad y ayudan a resolver problemas entre las personas.
The word "derecho" in Spanish has two main meanings:
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Law or Rights: It refers to the system of rules, legal rights, or the field of study related to laws and justice. For example, "Estudio derecho" means "I study law," and "derechos humanos" means "human rights."
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Direction (straight/right): It can also mean "straight" or "right" in terms of direction, as in following a straight path.
In summary, "derecho" primarily relates to law and legal rights, but can also mean "straight" or "right" when talking about direction.
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Examples
Tengo dolor en el brazo derecho.adjective
I have pain in my right arm.
Mi pie derecho está un poquito hinchado.adjective
My right foot is a little bit swollen.
Fui al parque y caminé por el sendero derecho.adjective
I went to the park and walked along the right path.
Me duele el brazo derecho.adjective
My right arm hurts.
Iré por aquí, derecho.adverb
I will go this way, straight.
María estudia derecho en la universidad.noun
María studies law at the university.
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