corregir
/koreˈxiɾ/
The English phrase 'copy edit' can be translated into Spanish using the verb corregir.
The verb corregir is the general term used to mean 'to edit' or 'to correct'. However, when referring specifically to the professional field or the act of 'copy editing' or 'stylistic correction', the term corrección de estilo is often used. The noun form of the verb is corrección, which means 'correction' or 'editing'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the phrase revisión de estilo is used to refer to copy editing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of corregir is corregido, which is used to form the adjective 'corrected'.
How do you pronounce it?
/koreˈxiɾ/
Did you know?
- The word corregir shares a root with the English word 'regal'. Both come from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move in a straight line' or 'to lead', linking the act of editing to the act of ruling.
- While corregir means 'to edit', it is also the standard word for 'to discipline' or 'to punish' a child. Depending on the context, telling someone you need to corregir a person could sound quite severe.
- The Spanish language uses corrección not just for editing text, but also to describe a person's 'correctness' or polite behavior in social settings.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando a alguien que pueda realizar una corrección de estilo a mi manuscrito.I'm looking for someone who can copy edit my manuscript.
- Me gustaría que alguien hiciera una edición de textos a mi ensayo antes de enviarlo.I would like someone to copy edit my essay before submitting it.
- Necesito que alguien haga una revisión de textos a mis artículos antes de publicarlos.I need someone to copy edit my articles before publishing them.
- Necesito una revisión ortotipográfica para asegurarme de que mi tesis está bien redactada.I need a copy edit to ensure my thesis is well-written.
- Contraté a un corrector de pruebas para garantizar la calidad de mi novela antes de que sea publicada.I hired a copy editor to ensure the quality of my novel before it gets published.
- Necesito corregir este artículo para el periódico.I need to copy edit this article for the newspaper.
- ¿Puedes corregir este texto antes de publicarlo?Can you copy edit this text before publishing it?
- Ella suele corregir los borradores de los libros.She usually copy edits the book drafts.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a work task in an office.
- MaríaJavier, ¿puedes corregir este documento hoy?Javier, can you copy edit this document today?
- JavierSí, María, lo haré esta tarde.Yes, María, I will do it this afternoon.
- MaríaGracias, es muy importante para el cliente.Thank you, it is very important for the client.
- JavierNo te preocupes, quedará perfecto.Don't worry, it will be perfect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corregir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corregir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
