retto

upright

adjective RET-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin rectus (straight, right).

Also means

straight

Usage Note

Retto has two main uses: a geometric sense (a angolo retto is a right angle; a linea retta is a straight line) and a moral sense (a uomo retto is an upright, righteous man). It is also the past participle of reggere (to hold/support), so context matters. Feminine: retta; retta as a noun means a school fee or tuition.

Examples

"È un uomo retto e onesto."

Natural Translation

He is an upright and honest man.

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