directa
“directa” means “direct” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
direct, straight
Also: immediate
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una respuesta directa sin rodeos.
B1We need a direct answer without beating around the bush.
La ruta más directa es por la autopista.
A2The most direct route is via the highway.
La conexión de tren a la playa es directa.
A1The train connection to the beach is direct.
frank, straightforward
Also: blunt
📝 In Action
Mi jefa es muy directa; siempre sabes lo que piensa.
B1My boss (female) is very frank; you always know what she thinks.
Aprecio su manera de hablar tan directa.
B2I appreciate her very straightforward way of speaking.
direct punch, straight route
Also: live broadcast
📝 In Action
El boxeador lanzó una directa al cuerpo de su oponente.
B2The boxer threw a direct punch to his opponent's body.
El partido se transmitió en directa por televisión.
C1The game was broadcast live on television.
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Quick Quiz: directa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'directa' as an adjective describing a person's communication?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *dirēctus*, which is the past form of the verb *dirigere*, meaning 'to guide,' 'to align,' or 'to set straight.' It carries the core idea of being led without deviation.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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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').