What does rectificar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word rectificar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rectificar in Spanish.

The word rectificar in Spanish means rectify, clarify, correct yourself, rectify, rebore. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rectificar

rectify

verbo transitivo (corregir) (formal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Alguien rectificará la injusticia que se cometió.
Someone will rectify the injustice that was committed.

clarify

verbo transitivo (modificar la opinión)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Rectificó lo dicho y pidió disculpas.
He clarified what was said and asked for forgiveness.

correct yourself

verbo pronominal (modificarse opiniones)

Los medios que dieron una noticia falsa se rectificaron de inmediato.
The press that had published false news corrected themselves immediately.

rectify

verbo transitivo (elect.: convertir corriente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Este aparato rectifica la corriente alterna en continua.
This device rectifies the alternating current into direct current.

rebore

verbo transitivo (vehículo: poner motor a punto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El mecánico rectificó los cilindros del motor.
The mechanic rebored the engine cylinders.

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