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directa

/dee-rek-tah/

direct

A straight, clear, paved road cutting directly through green hills, connecting a small house to a distant mountain, symbolizing a direct route.

The most directa path between two places.

directa(adjective)

fA1

direct

?

route, path, connection

,

straight

?

line or path

Also:

immediate

?

without intermediary step

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una respuesta directa sin rodeos.

B1

We need a direct answer without beating around the bush.

La ruta más directa es por la autopista.

A2

The most direct route is via the highway.

La conexión de tren a la playa es directa.

A1

The train connection to the beach is direct.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recta (straight)
  • inmediata (immediate)

Antonyms

  • indirecta (indirect)
  • curva (curved)

Common Collocations

  • línea directa – direct line (e.g., telephone)
  • acción directa – direct action

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Matching

Since 'directa' is an adjective, it must match the gender of the noun it describes. Use 'directa' only with feminine nouns (like 'respuesta' or 'ruta').

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Non-Physical Connections

You can use 'directa' for things that aren't paths, like 'causa directa' (direct cause) or 'pregunta directa' (direct question).

Two cartoon characters sitting at a table. A straight, thick beam of light extends from the speaker's mouth directly to the listener's ear, illustrating frank and clear communication.

Being directa means communicating clearly and frankly.

directa(adjective)

fB1

frank

?

person/communication

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straightforward

?

person/communication

Also:

blunt

?

when communication is perhaps too honest

📝 In Action

Mi jefa es muy directa; siempre sabes lo que piensa.

B1

My boss (female) is very frank; you always know what she thinks.

Aprecio su manera de hablar tan directa.

B2

I appreciate her very straightforward way of speaking.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • reservada (reserved)
  • ambigua (ambiguous)

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Directa' and 'Directamente'

Mistake: "Using 'Ella habla directa' (incorrect adjective form)."

Correction: Use the adverb 'directamente' when modifying the action (verb): 'Ella habla directamente' (She speaks directly).

A cartoon boxer wearing red gloves throwing a swift, straight punch directly forward (a jab), emphasized by straight motion lines.

A swift, directa punch in boxing.

directa(noun)

fB2

direct punch

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boxing/fighting (short for 'golpe directa')

,

straight route

?

path/way

Also:

live broadcast

?

short for 'emisión directa'

📝 In Action

El boxeador lanzó una directa al cuerpo de su oponente.

B2

The boxer threw a direct punch to his opponent's body.

El partido se transmitió en directa por televisión.

C1

The game was broadcast live on television.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • golpe (hit/punch)
  • trayectoria (trajectory)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: directa

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'directa' as an adjective describing a person's communication?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'directa' and 'directamente'?

'Directa' is an adjective used to describe nouns (e.g., 'una ruta directa'). 'Directamente' is an adverb used to describe how an action is performed (e.g., 'Él fue directamente a casa').