diritto

right; law

noun dee-REET-toh Common

Origin: Latin directum (something made straight), from dirigere

Also means

straight; correct (adjective)

Usage Note

Diritto as a noun is masculine and means a legal right (il diritto di voto, the right to vote) or the study of law (studiare diritto, to study law). As an adjective it means 'straight' or 'correct' — va dritto (go straight). The double-t is stressed and held: dee-REET-toh. Do not confuse with destra (right-hand direction).

Examples

"Ogni persona ha il diritto di parola."

Natural Translation

Every person has the right to free speech.

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