/koreˈxiɾ/
#3477 of 5,000 Core 5000
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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