direcciones
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directions
This image shows the 'directions' or route one must follow.
📝 In Action
¿Me puedes dar direcciones para llegar al museo?
A1Can you give me directions to get to the museum?
El GPS nos dio direcciones muy claras.
A2The GPS gave us very clear directions.
Siempre pierdo el camino si no tengo direcciones escritas.
A2I always get lost if I don't have written directions.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural for Route
When talking about the route or instructions to follow, 'direcciones' is almost always used in the plural, even though 'direction' in English can be singular.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular
Mistake: "Usar 'la dirección' cuando se refiere a la ruta."
Correction: Say 'Quiero las direcciones' (I want the directions), not 'la dirección'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Politeness Tip
To ask politely, start with 'Disculpe, ¿me podría indicar las direcciones?' (Excuse me, could you show me the directions?)
This house and mailbox represent the 'addresses' or physical locations.
direcciones(noun)
addresses
?physical location or mailing details
contact information
?in a business sense
📝 In Action
Necesito actualizar todas las direcciones en mi libreta.
A2I need to update all the addresses in my notebook.
El paquete fue enviado a dos direcciones diferentes.
B1The package was sent to two different addresses.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
This meaning refers to multiple physical locations. If you are talking about only one location, you must use the singular: 'la dirección'.
The central leader illustrates 'direcciones' meaning management or leadership.
direcciones(noun)
management
?leadership body of an organization
boards
?directorates or leadership teams
📝 In Action
Las direcciones de ambas empresas firmaron el acuerdo.
B2The management boards of both companies signed the agreement.
Hubo cambios en las direcciones regionales del partido.
C1There were changes in the party's regional directorates.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
This meaning is almost exclusively found in formal writing, reports, or news about organizations. If you see it outside that context, it almost certainly means 'directions' or 'addresses'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: direcciones
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'direcciones' to mean 'addresses'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'direcciones' plural when English often uses 'direction' (singular)?
When referring to a route or set of instructions in Spanish, it is standard to use the plural 'direcciones' because you are typically talking about multiple steps or turns. If you only mean the cardinal point (north, south), you use the singular 'la dirección'.
Is there a difference between 'direcciones' and 'indicaciones'?
Yes, but they are very similar! 'Direcciones' usually means the route or address. 'Indicaciones' is broader and means instructions or pointers, which can include the route, but also general advice on how to perform a task.