Derecho and recto

Question

Can’t “vamos a continuar derecho” be used instead of recto? And aren’t carretera and autopista the same thing?Thanks.

Answer

Hola Peter,The teacher can confirm this but "recto" really means "straight." If you are asking directions in Spain you may be told (using the imperative) "siga todo recto" meaning "go straight ahead / on."Recto does have a meaning of "right" but it is not as a direction, it is as a term in geometry like "a 90 degree angle is a right angle."I hope that helpsSaludos. John

Answer

Hola PeterYes, you're right. We sometimes use "seguir/continuar derecho" with the same meaning of "continue straight". It's a bit more colloquial than "recto" but it is also correct. I added this as another possible correct answer.Saludos