Kilo Lingo

/koreˈxiɾ/

Line drawing of corregir
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Translation

to correct

Word origin

From Latin corrigere, from com ('together') plus regere ('to guide, keep straight').

Origin
Latin
Root
corrigere
English cognates
correct, corrigible, regent

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (e-to-i stem change)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

tardó .

The teacher took a week to mark the exams.

enviarlo.

I must correct this report before sending it.

Corrígeme equivoco .

Correct me if I make a mistake when I speak.

costumbre.

It is hard to correct a bad habit.

¿ ortografía ?

Can you correct the spelling of my letter?

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This word is part of lesson 70.