direct(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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)
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.).
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