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How do you say derecho in Spanish?
How do you pronounce derecho in Spanish?
derecho is pronounced /el deˈɾetʃo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El derecho civil es muy importante para los ciudadanos.
Civil law is very important for citizens. (The masculine article 'el' and masculine adjective 'civil' agree with the masculine noun 'derecho')
El derecho constitucional fue reformado recientemente.
Constitutional law was recently reformed. (The masculine article 'el' and masculine adjective 'constitucional' agree with the masculine noun 'derecho', making it clear we're discussing law, not a right or direction)
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Why is it masculine?
Derecho is masculine because it derives from the Latin "directus" (masculine adjective meaning "straight" or "direct"), which retained its masculine gender when the word evolved into Spanish and came to mean "right" or "law." The masculine form became standard even as the word shifted from a simple directional adjective to a legal and moral concept.
What is the Spanish word for right?
The Spanish word for right is el derecho — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | diritto | il | masculine |
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