The right stuff Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈstəf
thuh RYTE STUFF
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /stˈʌf
thuh RYTE STUFF
Definition
Describes the special qualities, skills, or character traits needed to succeed in a challenging job or task.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and often used for jobs needing courage, skill, or strong character—like astronauts, athletes, or leaders. Not for ordinary skills. Commonly used as 'have the right stuff'.
Spanish: lo necesario - las cualidades adecuadasPortuguese (BR): a coisa certa - as qualidades certasPortuguese (PT): as qualidades certas - o que é precisoChinese (Simplified): 合适的素质 - 正确的条件Chinese (Traditional): 合適的素質 - 正確的條件Hindi: सही गुण - सही क्षमताArabic: المؤهلات المناسبة - الصفات الصحيحةBengali: সঠিক গুণাবলি - অসাধারণ যোগ্যতাRussian: то самое предназначение - нужные качестваJapanese: 適性 - 資質Vietnamese: phẩm chất cần thiết - tố chất đặc biệtKorean: 올바른 자질 - 자격Turkish: doğru özellikler - gereken yeteneklerUrdu: صحیح صلاحیت - اعلیٰ خصوصیاتIndonesian: bakat yang tepat - kualitas yang diperlukan
Example Sentences
She has the right stuff to be a doctor.
basic
Only people with the right stuff can join this team.
basic
Do you think you have the right stuff?
basic
Not everyone has the right stuff to be an astronaut.
natural
He finally proved he’s got the right stuff.
natural
When things got tough, she showed the right stuff.
natural