corrective

BrE /ˈkɔː.rɪktɪv/ AmE /ˈkɔːr.əˌtɪv/

adjective en → es

1 REMEDY [attributive adjective] B2

something that is intended to improve a bad situation or correct a mistake

correctivo, remedio

  • a corrective measure/action

Collocations corrective action · corrective measures

  • The government introduced a series of corrective measures to tackle the crisis.

    El gobierno introdujo una serie de medidas correctivas para abordar la crisis.

2 EDUCATION [attributive adjective] C1

relating to education that is intended to improve a person's behaviour or skills

correctivo, de corrección

  • a corrective course/programme

Collocations corrective education · corrective programme

  • The school offers a range of corrective courses to help students improve their behaviour.

    La escuela ofrece una variedad de cursos correctivos para ayudar a los estudiantes a mejorar su comportamiento.