derechos
/deɾet͡ʃos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rights" is translated into Spanish as derechos.
derechos is the most common and versatile term used to describe legal or moral entitlements to have or do something.
Which one should you use?
While derechos is the plural form used for multiple rights, the singular form derecho can mean both a single "right" and the academic or professional field of "law" (for example, estudiar derecho means "to study law").
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of derechos is derecho.
How do you pronounce it?
/deɾetʃos/
Did you know?
- The word derecho shares the same root as the word for 'straight' or 'direct'. In Spanish, if a line is not crooked, it is derecha, linking the concept of legal rights to the idea of something being straight and true.
- In some Latin American countries, the word derechos can informally refer to a fee or a tax paid for a specific service, such as derechos de examen for exam fees.
- Spanish distinguishes between derechos as legal entitlements and la derecha as the political 'right wing'. While they share a root, you cannot use derechos to describe right-wing politics.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuáles son sus derechos?What are their rights?This sentence is useful for asking about the rights of others using derechos.Tatoeba #3389832 by marcelostockle, translation #3380682 by sabretou
- Sami conoce sus derechos.Sami knows his rights.This sentence shows someone who is aware of their own derechos.Tatoeba #7960239 by pchamorro, translation #7334370 by OsoHombre
- Todos los derechos reservados.All rights reserved.This sentence shows how to say "all rights reserved" using derechos.Tatoeba #10666252 by ecorralest101, translation #3518073 by marafon
- A todos los ciudadanos les asisten derechos y libertades fundamentales.All citizens have fundamental rights and freedoms.
- Es importante luchar por nuestros derechos y nunca dejar que sean violados.It is important to fight for our rights and never let them be violated.
- Tenemos derecho a la libertad de expresión.We have the right to freedom of speech.
- Sus derechos como trabajador deben ser respetados.Your rights as a worker should be respected.
- Como ciudadanos, debemos conocer nuestros derechos y responsabilidades.As citizens, we must be aware of our rights and responsibilities.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a new employment contract.
- JavierTengo que leer sobre mis derechos laborales.I have to read about my labor rights.
- LucíaEs importante proteger tus derechos, Javier.It is important to protect your rights, Javier.
- Javier¿Sabes cuáles son los derechos básicos?Do you know what the basic rights are?
- LucíaSí, Lucía puede ayudarte con eso.Yes, Lucía can help you with that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
