direcciones
“direcciones” means “directions” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
directions
Also: way
📝 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.
addresses
Also: contact information
📝 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.
management
Also: boards
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "direcciones" in Spanish:
addresses→boards→contact information→directions→management→way→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: direcciones
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'direcciones' to mean 'addresses'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin *directio*, meaning 'straight line' or 'act of guiding.' This root is related to the verb *regere* ('to rule' or 'to guide'), which explains why 'direcciones' covers both guiding a traveler (route) and guiding an organization (management).
First recorded: 12th century (as 'dirección')
Cognates (Related words)
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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.