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"Directly" is an adverb which is often translated as "directamente", and "straight" is an adjective which is often translated as "recto". Learn more about the difference between "directly" and "straight" below.
directly(
duh
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rehkt
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (straight)
a. directamente
We drove directly to San Diego from Los Angeles.Manejamos directamente a San Diego desde Los Ángeles.
a. con franqueza
The candidate failed to answer a single question directly.El candidato no respondió siquiera una pregunta con franqueza.
b. directamente
Norah was surprised by how directly he answered all of her questions.Norah se soprendió por el hecho de que respondió todas sus preguntas directamente.
3. (exactly)
b. inmediatamente
He entered the race directly before it began.Se inscribió en la carrera inmediatamente antes de que comenzara.
a. directamente
Oscar reports directly to the general manager.Oscar rinde cuentas directamente al gerente general.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Juan Carlos is directly responsible for maintaining all the plumbing in the building.Juan Carlos es el responsable directo de mantener toda la fontanería del edificio.
Ronda is directly related to Simon Bolivar.Ronda está relacionada por línea directa con Simón Bolívar.
5. (shortly)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. en cuanto
We will abolish the labor reform directly we win a majority in parliament.Derogaremos la reforma laboral en cuanto tengamos la mayoría en el parlamento.
straight(
streyt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not curved)
a. recto (line, road, skirt)
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.La distancia más corta entre dos puntos es una línea recta.
2. (level)
a. derecho (tie or picture)
Can you tell me if this picture is straight?¿Puedes decirme si está derecho este cuadro?
3. (not curly)
4. (honest)
a. consecutivo
After five straight wins, they are top of the league.Tras cinco victorias consecutivas, están a la cabeza de la liga.
6. (colloquial) (sexual orientation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
7. (clear)
b. categórico (refusal)
They didn't want to come out with a straight refusal.No querían dar una negativa categórica.
a. limpio
He was into drugs but has been straight for a year now.Consumía drogas pero ha estado limpio por un año.
9. (simple)
10. (undiluted)
a. solo
Give me a rum on the rocks and a tequila straight.Me pones un ron con hielo y un tequila solo.
11. (conventional)
a. convencional
I find her really boring. She’s so straight.A mí me parece muy aburrida. Es tan convencional.
12. (theater)
13. (colloquial) (fine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you want a beer or are you straight?¿Quieres una cerveza o prefieres no tomar nada?
Do you want another cigarette? - No, dude, I'm straight.¿Quieres otro cigarrillo? - No, gracias, mano, ya no más.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
14. (in order)
a. en línea recta
After leaving the bar he could barely walk straight.Al salir del bar apenas podía caminar en línea recta.
b. derecho
Keep straight until you pass an Italian restaurant, and then turn right.Continúa derecho hasta que pases un restaurante italiano, y luego gira a la derecha.
c. recto
Do you know where the notary's office is? - Yes. Just keep going straight for five minutes, and you're going to see it. It's going to be on your left.¿Sabe dónde queda la notaría? - Sí. Solo siga recto por cinco minutos y la va a ver. Va a estar a su izquierda.
a. derecho
Soldiers, stand up straight when at attention!¡Soldados, pónganse derechos cuando están formados!
17. (directly)
a. directamente
He asked me for feedback and I went straight to the point.Pidió mi opinión y fui directamente al grano.
18. (immediately)
19. (colloquial) (frankly)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. con franqueza
Just tell me straight and stop beating around the bush.Déjate de rodeos y dime las cosas con franqueza.
20. (colloquial) (completely)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. realmente
I've walked for hours and am straight exhausted.He caminado durante horas y estoy realmente exhausto.
