What is the Spanish word for "straight"?

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

English

straight

Spanish

recta

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Alternative translations of "straight"

directo
liso
heterosexual

Examples of how to use "straight" in Spanish

English
Please draw a straight line.
Spanish
Por favor, dibuja una línea recta.
English
Hold the ruler straight across the paper.
Spanish
Sujeta la regla recta sobre el papel.
English
She has straight hair after the salon.
Spanish
Ella tiene el cabello liso después del salón.
English
Walk straight until you see the school.
Spanish
Camina en línea recta hasta que veas la escuela.
English
He gave a straight answer to the question.
Spanish
Él dio una respuesta directa a la pregunta.

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