extremo derecho
/eɡstɾemo deɾet͡ʃo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, extremo derecho is the term used for the right wing soccer position.
This phrase refers to an attacking position located on the right side of the field during a soccer match.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾemo deɾetʃo/
Did you know?
- Spanish sports journalists often play with the word derecho to create puns, because it can mean both the 'right' side of the field and a legal 'right' or 'law'.
- Spanish commentators frequently describe the feet of an extremo as 'electric' to emphasize the explosive speed needed for the wing position.
- The word derecho is a doublet of directo, as both evolved from the Latin dīrēctus which described something stretched tight.
Examples in context
- Él juega como extremo derecho en su equipo.He plays as a right wing on his team.
- Necesitamos un extremo derecho muy rápido.We need a very fast right wing.
- El extremo derecho hizo un gran pase.The right wing made a great pass.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a professional soccer match at a cafe.
- Elena¿Quién es el extremo derecho de este equipo?Who is the right wing of this team?
- MateoEs un jugador joven y muy talentoso.He is a young and very talented player.
- ElenaÉl corre mucho por la banda derecha.He runs a lot down the right flank.
- MateoSí, es el mejor extremo derecho de la liga.Yes, he is the best right wing in the league.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries derecho, extremo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
