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"Directamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "straight", and "particular" is an adjective which is often translated as "particular". Learn more about the difference between "directamente" and "particular" below.
directamente(
dee
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rehk
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tah
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mehn
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teh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. straight
La policía llevó al ladrón directamente a la comisaría.The police took the thief straight to the station.
b. direct (without a stopover)
Es posible viajar directamente a Perth?Is it possible to travel direct to Perth?
3. (in person)
a. directly
Prefiero negociar directamente con el cliente.I'd prefer to negotiate directly with the client.
b. personally
Entregué el paquete directamente al destinatario.I delivered the package personally to the addressee.
particular(
pahr
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tee
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koo
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lahr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (specific)
a. particular
Es un problema muy particular que requiere una solución muy concreta.It's a very particular problem that requires a very specific solution.
a. private
En la dirección que me diste no había una tienda sino una casa particular.There wasn't a store at the address you gave me but a private house.
3. (singular)
a. particular
Es un hombre muy particular. Nunca sabes por dónde te va a salir.He is a most peculiar man. You never know what he'll come out with.
b. personal
Tiene una forma muy particular de hacer las cosas.She has a very personal way of doing things.
a. special
La casa no tiene nada de particular, pero la zona es preciosa.The house is nothing special, but the area is lovely.
5. (education)
a. private (class or teacher)
Quisiera tomar unas clases particulares de inglés antes de ir a Australia.I'd like to take some private English lessons before I go to Australia.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
6. (person)
a. individual
La justicia no puede estar en manos de particulares. Es responsabilidad del estado.Justice cannot be in the hands of individuals. It's the responsibility of the state.
