Talk about what someone is entitled to.
The idea
Conjugate tener and use derecho a before a noun or an infinitive.
Examples
- Tengo derecho a descansar.I have the right to rest.
- Las familias tienen derecho a información clara.Families have the right to clear information.
- ¿Tienes derecho a votar aquí?Do you have the right to vote here?
- Cada estudiante tiene derecho a una biblioteca accesible.Every student has the right to an accessible library.
- Tenemos derecho a pedir una explicación.We have the right to ask for an explanation.
- El personal tiene derecho a vacaciones.Staff are entitled to holidays.
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Watch out
Do not say tener derecho de before the entitlement; use tener derecho a.
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Complete the sentence: La vecina tiene derecho ___ recibir ayuda. (a / de)
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a
a introduces the action of receiving help.
Complete the sentence: Los viajeros ___ derecho a una respuesta. (tiene / tienen)
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tienen
tienen agrees with the plural travellers.
Complete the sentence: Tengo ___ a consultar el documento. (derecho / culpa)
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derecho
derecho names the entitlement.
Practice round
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Complete the sentence: La vecina tiene derecho ___ recibir ayuda. (a / de)
Complete the sentence: Los viajeros ___ derecho a una respuesta. (tiene / tienen)
Complete the sentence: Tengo ___ a consultar el documento. (derecho / culpa)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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