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directo
going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
Example
The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
The train offers a direct route from the city to the countryside.
The river flows in a direct course from the mountains to the sea.
02
directo, claro
expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion
Example
The email was direct, outlining the necessary steps without beating around the bush.
She gave a direct answer to the question, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
In their direct conversation, they addressed the issues head-on.
03
directo, directa
having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries
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related to a straight family line, like parents, children, and their descendants
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moving eastward across the sky in line with the planet's true orbit
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having a total or absolute nature, often highlighting a clear or strong contrast
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having the exact words of the speaker or source, without any changes or paraphrasing
to direct
01
dirigir
to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to direct actors or a show
Example
The director spent hours on set, directing the actors to bring their characters to life.
During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors ' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions.
She enjoys directing school plays because she gets to work closely with the young actors and help them improve.
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dirigir, gestionar
to control the affairs of an organization or institution
Transitive: to direct an organization
Example
The committee chairperson is currently directing the implementation of new policies.
The board of directors actively directs the company 's strategic initiatives.
Over the years, she has successfully directed numerous successful campaigns.
04
dirigir, orientar
to purposefully channel or apply one's attention, energy, or emotions toward a specific goal, person, or task
Transitive: to direct one's effort or attention to a goal or target | to direct one's effort or attention toward a goal or target
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dirigir
to focus or point something, such as an action, message, or object, toward a specific person, place, or target
Transitive: to direct sth at sb/sth | to direct sth toward sb/sth
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to aim a product or service toward a particular audience or group
Transitive: to direct a product or service at specific consumers
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dirigir, gestionar
to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of activities or operations
Transitive: to direct an operation or undertaking
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dirigir, enviar
to specify the recipient and destination of a letter or parcel
Transitive: to direct a parcel to a person or address
Ejemplo
The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
The train offers a direct route from the city to the countryside.
The river flows in a direct course from the mountains to the sea.
She prefers to take the direct path through the forest rather than the winding trails.
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