tener razón

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/teˈneɾ raˈson/
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To be correct in what one says or thinks.
Practice using tener razón in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Mi madre tenía razón sobre el tiempo.
    My mother was right about the weather.
  • Creo que Ana tiene razón.
    I think Ana is right.
  • Tienes razón: la puerta está cerrada.
    You are right: the door is closed.
  • Al final, tuvimos razón.
    In the end, we were right.
  • Si tienes razón, debemos salir ahora.
    If you are right, we should leave now.

Similar words

acertar
estar en lo cierto

Meanings

Be right

opinions
neutral
Be correct about a fact, judgement, or decision.

Examples

  • Tienes razón: la puerta está cerrada.
    You are right: the door is closed.
  • Creo que Ana tiene razón.
    I think Ana is right.
  • Mi madre tenía razón sobre el tiempo.
    My mother was right about the weather.
  • Al final, tuvimos razón.
    In the end, we were right.
  • Si tienes razón, debemos salir ahora.
    If you are right, we should leave now.

Similar words

estar en lo cierto
acertar

Etymology

Fixed combination of tener (“have”) and razón (“rightness”).

FAQ

What does tener razón mean?

It means “to be right”.

How do I say “you are right”?

Say tienes razón when speaking informally to one person.

Does tener change with the subject?

Yes: tengo razón, tienes razón, tiene razón.

What is the opposite?

No tener razón means to be wrong.

Is razón masculine or feminine?

Razón is feminine, although the expression normally has no article.

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