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dirección

dee-rek-SYON/diɾekˈθjon/

address

Also: mailing address
NounfA1
A brightly colored storybook illustration of a friendly house with a blue mailbox where a letter is being delivered.

📝 In Action

¿Cuál es tu dirección?

A1

What is your address?

Necesito la dirección del hotel para el taxi.

A1

I need the hotel's address for the taxi.

Mi dirección de correo electrónico es diferente.

A2

My email address is different.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • domicilio (residence, address (more formal))
  • ubicación (location)

Common Collocations

  • dirección de correo electrónico – email address
  • cambio de dirección – change of address
  • libreta de direcciones – address book

direction

Also: way, course
NounfA2
A simple illustration of a path splitting into two, featuring a large, stylized arrow pointing clearly down one straight path, indicating a way to go.

📝 In Action

Siga todo recto en esa dirección.

A2

Continue straight in that direction.

El viento cambió de dirección de repente.

B1

The wind suddenly changed direction.

Caminamos en dirección a la playa.

A2

We walked in the direction of the beach.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sentido (direction, sense)
  • rumbo (course, heading (especially for ships/planes))

Common Collocations

  • en dirección a – in the direction of / towards
  • cambiar de dirección – to change direction
  • en todas las direcciones – in all directions

management

Also: board of directors, leadership, steering
NounfB1formal
A close-up illustration of two hands firmly gripping and turning a large, circular steering wheel, symbolizing control and guidance.

📝 In Action

La dirección de la empresa aprobó el nuevo proyecto.

B1

The company's management approved the new project.

Hay que hablar con la dirección del colegio.

B1

We have to speak with the school's administration/leadership.

Este coche tiene dirección asistida.

B2

This car has power steering.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gerencia (management)
  • administración (administration)
  • jefatura (leadership, head office)

Common Collocations

  • la alta dirección – upper management, senior leadership
  • bajo la dirección de – under the direction/leadership of

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dirección" in Spanish:

mailing address→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dirección

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'dirección' to mean 'management'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'directio', which meant 'a making straight' or 'a straight line'. It's related to the verb 'dirigere', which means 'to set in a straight line' or 'to guide'. You can see how this one idea branched out into all its modern meanings: a straight path to a house (address), a path to travel (direction), and guiding a company (management).

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: directionFrench: directionItalian: direzione

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'dirección' and 'directo'?

Great question! 'Dirección' is a noun, a 'thing'. It's an address, a direction, or management. 'Directo' is an adjective, a word that describes something. It means 'direct' or 'straight'. For example, 'un vuelo directo' (a direct flight) or 've directo a casa' (go straight home).

How do I know which meaning of 'dirección' is being used?

Context is everything! If someone asks '¿Cuál es tu...?', they are almost certainly asking for your address. If you see it after 'en' ('en dirección a...'), it means 'towards' a place. If it's the subject of a business-related verb like 'decidió' or 'anunció', it probably means 'management'.