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dirección

/dee-rek-SYON/

address

A brightly colored storybook illustration of a friendly house with a blue mailbox where a letter is being delivered.

The most common meaning of dirección is 'address', referring to a physical location for mail or residence.

dirección(Noun)

fA1

address

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Where someone lives or where a building is located.

Also:

mailing address

?

Specifically for sending letters or packages.

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

'Dirección' is a feminine word, so you always use 'la' or 'una' with it. For example, 'la dirección correcta' (the correct address).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Accent

Mistake: "Escribí la direccion."

Correction: Escribí la dirección. The little line (accent) over the 'o' is important for pronunciation; it tells you to stress that part of the word.

⭐ Usage Tips

Asking for an Address

The most common and polite way to ask for an address is '¿Cuál es la dirección?'. You can add 'por favor' to be extra polite.

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.

Here, dirección refers to the path or way to go, such as 'continue in that direction'.

dirección(Noun)

fA2

direction

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The path or way to go (e.g., north, left, forward).

Also:

way

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As in 'go this way'

,

course

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The path something is taking.

📝 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

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with 'Sentido'

Mistake: "'Dirección' and 'sentido' can both mean direction, but 'sentido' is often used for traffic flow, like on a one-way street ('calle de un solo sentido')."

Correction: Use 'dirección' for the general path (north, south, towards the park) and 'sentido' for the flow on a specific street or path.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'en dirección a'

This is a super useful phrase. It means 'towards' or 'in the direction of'. For example, 'Voy en dirección a tu casa' (I'm heading towards your house).

A close-up illustration of two hands firmly gripping and turning a large, circular steering wheel, symbolizing control and guidance.

Dirección can also mean 'management' or 'steering', representing the act of guiding or controlling.

dirección(Noun)

fB1

management

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The people in charge of a company or organization.

Also:

board of directors

?

The governing body of a company.

,

leadership

?

The act or group of leading.

,

steering

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In a car.

📝 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

⭐ Usage Tips

People or Concept?

This word can refer to the group of people in charge ('La dirección está en una reunión' - The management is in a meeting) or the general act of managing ('La dirección de un equipo es difícil' - The management of a team is difficult).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dirección

Question 1 of 1

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

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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'.