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"Rules" is a form of "rule", a noun which is often translated as "la regla". "Directions" is a form of "directions", a plural noun which is often translated as "las indicaciones". Learn more about the difference between "rules" and "directions" below.
rule(
rul
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (principle)
b. la norma (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 should study the traffic rules before you take the driver's test.Debes estudiar las normas de circulación antes de tomar la prueba de conducir.
2. (habit)
c. la costumbre (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 makes it a rule to go to bed early every night.Tiene por costumbre irse a la cama temprano todas las noches.
3. (command)
a. el reinado (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).
During his rule, the king went to war several times.Durante su reinado, el rey tomó parte en varias guerras.
b. el gobierno (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 military took over the rule of the country.Los militares se hicieron con el gobierno del país.
c. el dominio (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).
India was under British rule from 1857 to 1947.La India estuvo bajo el dominio británico de 1857 a 1947.
6. (legal)
a. el reglamento (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 case was not presented within the time dictated by the general rule of the court.El caso no fue presentado durante el plazo dictado por el reglamento general del tribunal.
7. (religious)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
8. (to govern)
9. (legal)
a. dictaminar
The judge ruled the offense to be very serious.El juez dictaminó que el delito era muy grave.
11. (to dominate)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
12. (to govern)
13. (legal)
14. (to predominate)
15. (colloquial) (to be the best) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
b. rifar (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
The Gallos rule!¡Los Gallos rifan!
directions(
dih
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rehk
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shihnz
)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.
direction
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (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.
6. (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.
7. (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.
