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"Direction" is a noun which is often translated as "la dirección", and "address" is a noun which is also often translated as "la dirección". Learn more about the difference between "direction" and "address" below.
direction(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (way)
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).
Which direction is north?¿En qué dirección está el norte?
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).
The movie direction was a bit amateur.La dirección de la película fue un poco de aficionado.
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).
The school thrived under the direction of a new, charismatic principal.El colegio prosperó bajo la dirección de una nueva directora carismática.
4. (figurative) (purpose)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
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).
The party lacks direction.El partido carece de dirección.
5. (figurative) (course)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. el rumbo (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).
It isn't too late to change direction if you don't like what you're doing.No es demasiado tarde para cambiar de rumbo si no te gusta lo que haces.
b. 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).
My husband and I seem to be going in different directions and to have less and less in common.Parece que mi marido y yo vamos en direcciones contrarias, y tenemos cada vez menos en común.
directions
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las indicaciones (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).
I know how to get to the town but not to the factory, so we'll probably have to ask for directions.Sé cómo se llega al pueblo pero no a la fábrica; es probable que tengamos que pedir indicaciones.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Someone stopped me to ask for directions to the police station.Alguien me paró para preguntarme cómo se llega a la estación de policía.
Why don't we go into a store to ask for directions?¿Por qué no entramos en una tienda para pedir que nos indiquen el camino?
a. las instrucciones (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).
Did you read the manufacturer's directions?¿Leíste las instrucciones del fabricante?
b. las indicaciones (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).
Make sure you follow the directions on the can.Asegúrate de seguir las indicaciones de la lata.
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.
