Meaning
To be correct in one's statement or opinion.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'Llevar la razón' is very common and slightly more emphatic than 'tener razón'. It sounds more idiomatic in the peninsula. In many Latin American countries, 'Tener razón' is the standard. Adding 'toda' (Tienes toda la razón) is a very common way to show enthusiastic agreement. The phrase is often used with 'dar' (dar la razón) to mean 'to concede' or 'to agree with someone' even if you might not fully believe them.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
The 'Toda' Trick
Add 'toda' (Tienes toda la razón) to sound much more native and enthusiastic.
Meaning
To be correct in one's statement or opinion.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
The 'Toda' Trick
Add 'toda' (Tienes toda la razón) to sound much more native and enthusiastic.
Conceding
Use 'Bueno, tienes razón' to end an argument politely even if you're slightly annoyed.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tener'.
Yo _____ razón, el examen es mañana.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'tener' must be 'tengo'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You (informal) are right'?
In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' for this expression.
Match the response to the statement.
Statement: 'París es la capital de Francia.'
You are confirming a correct fact stated by someone else.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Creo que estamos perdidos. B: Sí, ________. Necesitamos un mapa.
B is agreeing with A's statement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYo _____ razón, el examen es mañana.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'tener' must be 'tengo'.
How do you say 'You (informal) are right'?
In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' for this expression.
Statement: 'París es la capital de Francia.'
You are confirming a correct fact stated by someone else.
A: Creo que estamos perdidos. B: Sí, ________. Necesitamos un mapa.
B is agreeing with A's statement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but 'estar bien' or 'ser correcto' is also very common for objective calculations.
Usually just 'razón' in the phrase 'tener razón', but 'la razón' is used in 'dar la razón'.
Use the imperfect: 'Tenías razón'.
It is neutral. It depends on whether you use 'tú' or 'usted'.
The most common opposite is 'estar equivocado' (to be mistaken).
No, you must say 'tienes mucha razón' because 'razón' is feminine, or better yet, 'tienes toda la razón'.
Related Phrases
Estar en lo cierto
synonymTo be correct
Dar la razón
builds onTo agree with someone
Perder la razón
contrastTo lose one's mind/sanity
Tener motivos
similarTo have reasons/motives
