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"Direct" is an adjective which is often translated as "directo", and "address" is a noun which is often translated as "la dirección". Learn more about the difference between "direct" and "address" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. directo
Are there any direct flights from here to Montreal?¿Hay algún vuelo directo desde aquí hasta Montreal?
2. (immediate)
a. directo
She is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.Es descendiente directa de la reina Victoria.
3. (frank)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. directamente
We're going direct to the hospital to have that wound checked.Vamos directamente al hospital para que te vean esa herida.
6. (frankly)
a. directamente
He didn't say it direct, but he certainly suggested it.No lo dijo directamente, pero desde luego lo sugirió.
b. sin rodeos
For once in your life, could you just tell me direct?Por una vez en tu vida, ¿podrías decírmelo sin rodeos?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (to oversee)
a. dirigir
The traffic lights weren't working and there was a policeman directing the traffic.Los semáforos no funcionaban y había un policía dirigiendo el tráfico.
a. dirigir
Is Steven Spielberg going to direct a new film?¿Va Steven Spielberg a dirigir una nueva película?
10. (to aim)
a. dirigir
He directed his gaze towards the source of the sound.Dirigió la mirada hacia el lugar de donde venía el ruido.
a. dirigir
Much of the criticism has been directed at the government.Gran parte de las críticas han ido dirigidas al gobierno.
12. (formal) (to instruct)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. ordenar
She directed me to wait outside the principal's office.Me ordenó que esperara en la puerta de la oficina del director.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (location)
a. la dirección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have to change the address on your driver's license.Tienes que cambiar la dirección de la licencia de conducir.
b. el domicilio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What is your address, sir?¿Cuál es su domicilio, señor?
2. (internet)
a. la dirección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you provide an e-mail address, be sure that it is valid.Si proporcionas una dirección de correo electrónico, asegúrate de que sea válida.
3. (speech)
a. el discurso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The director gave a welcome address and wished everyone a merry Christmas.El director dio un discurso de bienvenida y deseó a todos una feliz Navidad.
b. la alocución (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She will deliver a formal address to the troops in Normandy.Va a dar una alocución formal a las tropas en Normandía.
4. (skill)
a. la destreza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You dealt with the situation with admirable address.Lidiaste con la situación con una destreza admirable.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. abordar
Let me address the matter of public security.Déjame abordar el asunto de la seguridad pública.
a. poner la dirección en
Some shipping companies require you to address the parcel.Algunas compañías de envío te piden que pongas la dirección en el paquete.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Who's the letter addressed to?¿A quién va dirigida la carta?
William says the parcel hasn't arrived yet. Where did you address it to?William dice que el paquete todavía no llegó. ¿Adónde lo mandaste?
8. (to direct)
addresses
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
10. (attention)
a. las atenciones (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The suitor's addresses were rejected.Las atenciones del pretendiente fueron rechazadas.
