Signification
Stating that one's opinion or statement is correct.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'llevar la razón' is often preferred over 'tener razón' in colloquial speech. It sounds slightly more dynamic. Argentines often use 'tener la posta' to mean someone is absolutely right or has the 'inside scoop'. In Mexico, it's common to add 'la neta' (the truth/the net) to emphasize that someone is right. The phrase 'El cliente siempre tiene razón' is a standard business mantra across the Spanish-speaking world.
Agreement is key
Saying 'Tienes razón' is the fastest way to make a friend in a Spanish-speaking country.
Avoid 'Soy'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Signification
Stating that one's opinion or statement is correct.
Agreement is key
Saying 'Tienes razón' is the fastest way to make a friend in a Spanish-speaking country.
Avoid 'Soy'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Add emphasis
Use 'Toda la razón' to show you 100% agree with someone.
The 'Tertulia'
In Spain, people love to debate just for the sake of it. Don't take it personally if someone insists they 'tienen razón'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tener'.
Yo ________ razón, el cielo es azul.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'tener' must be conjugated as 'tengo'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You are right' to a friend?
Spanish uses 'tener' without an article for this expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: El examen es el lunes. B: No, es el martes. A: (Mira el calendario) Ah, sí. Tú ________.
Person A is admitting that Person B was correct.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss he is correct in a formal way.
'Usted' is the formal pronoun used with bosses or strangers.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Right vs. Derecho
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYo ________ razón, el cielo es azul.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'tener' must be conjugated as 'tengo'.
How do you say 'You are right' to a friend?
Spanish uses 'tener' without an article for this expression.
A: El examen es el lunes. B: No, es el martes. A: (Mira el calendario) Ah, sí. Tú ________.
Person A is admitting that Person B was correct.
You want to tell your boss he is correct in a formal way.
'Usted' is the formal pronoun used with bosses or strangers.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's less common than 'Tengo razón'. Adding 'la' makes it sound slightly more formal or emphatic.
It must have an accent: 'razón'. Without it, it's a spelling error.
The opposite is 'estar equivocado' (to be mistaken).
No, for legal rights use 'tener derecho'.
Use the imperfect: 'Tenías razón'.
Yes, it's a common variation, especially in Spain.
No, use 'Tengo razón en...' followed by the thing you are right about.
Yes, but saying it too much can sound arrogant. 'Tienes razón' is always polite.
Yes, literally it means 'reason' or 'logic'.
Spanish views being right as something you possess (logic) rather than a state of being.
Expressions liées
estar en lo cierto
synonymto be correct
dar la razón
builds onto agree with someone
llevar la razón
similarto be right
no te falta razón
specialized formyou're not wrong
tener derecho
contrastto have a right
