Correcta

Correcta is the feminine singular form of the Spanish adjective correcto, meaning right, proper, or accurate. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes, as in una solución correcta or la respuesta correcta. In some contexts correcta can also function as a feminine noun referring to the correct option or answer, for example in educational settings: la correcta (la opción correcta) or la respuesta correcta.

Etymology and usage trends: correcte derives from the Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere, to correct. Through the development of Spanish, the form correcto became the standard masculine adjective, and correcta the feminine form. The word is widely used in formal and informal language to indicate accuracy, appropriateness, or validity of statements, solutions, methods, and decisions.

Variants and related terms: gendered forms include correcto (masculine), correctos (plural masculine), and correctas (plural feminine). Related terms include exacto (precise), acertado (well-judged or successful), and corregir (to correct). Adverbs form correctly as correctamente. In contrast with synonyms like exacta or acertada, correcta emphasizes correctness or propriety rather than mere precision or suitability in every context.

See also: correcto, exacto, acertado, corregir.