derecho

/deˈɾet͡ʃo/ · A2 · adv

straight

📏 derecho = direct: both from Latin directus, a line with no bends

Latin directus (made straight) gave English direct and Spanish derecho. Swap the i for e and soften ct to ch, as in noche/nocturnal, and direct becomes derecho. Siga derecho = go directly ahead, no turns.

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