derecho
/deˈɾet͡ʃo/, [d̪eˈɾe.t͡ʃo]right
Adjective derecho (feminine derecha, masculine plural derechos, feminine plural derechas)
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straight (not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length)
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straight; upright (perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique)
- sentarse derecho
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to sit upright
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right, right-hand (designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north)
- la mano derecha
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the right hand
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correct, appropriate, right
Noun derecho m (plural derechos)
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right (a legal, just or moral entitlement)
- el derecho al voto
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the right to vote
- derechos humanos
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human rights
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law, jurisprudence (the study of laws)
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law (the profession of dealing with laws (as lawyers, judges, etc.))
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right (the outward or most finished surface, as of a coin, piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.)
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(textiles) right side (The side of a fabric that is intended to face outward on a finished project)
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(in the plural) duties, taxes, fees, charges
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(rare) path, road
Adverb derecho
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straight (of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line)
- Sigue derecho.
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Keep going [straight].
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straight (directly; without pause, delay or detour)
Source: Wiktionary available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
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Todos los hombres tienen derecho a la vida, y esto implica que tienen también derecho a llevar una vida confortable.
Every man has a right to life; and this means that he has also a right to make a comfortable living.
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No puedo levantar el brazo derecho.
I can't lift my right arm.
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Él estudió Derecho en la Universidad de Yale.
He studied law at Yale University.
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La casa estaba al lado derecho del camino.
The house was on the right side of the road.
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Toda persona tiene derecho, en condiciones de plena igualdad, a ser oída públicamente y con justicia por un tribunal independiente e imparcial, para la determinación de sus derechos y obligaciones o para el examen de cualquier acusación contra ella en materia penal.
Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.
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Toda persona tiene derecho a participar en el gobierno de su país, directamente o por medio de representantes libremente escogidos.
Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.
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Todos los hombres tienen derecho a la vida, y esto incluye el derecho a una vida digna.
All men have a right to life, and that includes the right to a dignified living.
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Sé que eres zurda porque llevas el reloj en el brazo derecho.
I know you are left handed since you wear your watch on your right arm.
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Se dice que cuando joven, él estudió derecho.
It is said that he studied law when he was young.
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Tengo el derecho a llamar a mi abogado.
I have the right to call my lawyer.
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