What is the Spanish word for "rightful"?

Learn how to say "rightful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rightful

Spanish

legítimo

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Alternative translations of "rightful"

justo
derecho

Examples of how to use "rightful" in Spanish

English
She is the rightful heir to the throne.
Spanish
Ella es la legítima heredera al trono.
English
She received her rightful inheritance after years.
Spanish
Recibió su legítima herencia después de años.
English
He claimed his rightful place on the team.
Spanish
Él reclamó su lugar legítimo en el equipo.
English
This book is the rightful property of the library.
Spanish
Este libro es la propiedad legítima de la biblioteca.
English
They returned the painting to its rightful owner.
Spanish
Devolvieron la pintura a su legítimo dueño.

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