correctly

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BrE /ˈkɔː.rɪkt.li/ AmE /ˈkɔːr.əkt.li/

adverb en → es

1 ACCURATELY [adverb] A2

in a way that is accurate and free from mistakes

correctamente, adecuadamente

Collocations answer correctly · do something correctly

  • You need to answer the questions correctly.

    Necesitas responder las preguntas correctamente.

2 ETHICALLY [adverb] B1

in a way that is morally right or proper

correctamente, de manera adecuada

Collocations act correctly · behave correctly

  • He acted correctly in the situation.

    Él actuó correctamente en la situación.

1 LEGAL [adverb] B2

in a way that is according to the law or rules

correctamente, conforme a las reglas

Collocations follow the rules correctly · comply with regulations

  • They followed the rules correctly.

    Ellos cumplieron las reglas correctamente.