directora

/dee-rek-TOH-rah/

director

A confident woman in a dark business suit standing assertively behind a large wooden executive desk, signifying her role as the head of an organization.

Representing the head of an organization, company, or department.

directora(Noun)

fA2

director

Head of an organization, company, or department

principal

Head of a school

Also:

manager

Department head

headmistress

School (slightly formal/older term)

📝 In Action

La directora de la empresa firmó el contrato.

The company director signed the contract.

Necesitamos hablar con la directora de la escuela sobre el horario.

We need to talk to the school principal about the schedule.

Mi hermana es la directora del departamento de marketing.

My sister is the director of the marketing department.

Word Connections

Synonyms

jefa (boss (female))
gerente (manager (gender-neutral or masculine))

Antonyms

empleada (employee (female))

Common Collocations

directora general – CEO / General Director (female)
directora ejecutiva – Executive Director (female)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Role Titles

In Spanish, job titles often change form to match the person's gender. 'Directora' is the female form; 'director' is the male form.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Masculine Form by Mistake

Mistake: "Hablé con el directora."

Correction: Hablé con la directora. (Remember that the article 'la' must match the feminine noun 'directora'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Always Use the Article

Unlike English, where you might say 'Director Smith,' in Spanish, you usually include the definite article: 'la directora Pérez'.

A woman standing in front of a brightly lit stage curtain, holding a classic black and white striped film clapperboard in her hand.

Representing a director of a film, theater, or artistic project.

directora(Noun)

fB1

director

Film, theater, or artistic project

conductor

Orchestra or musical group

Also:

producer

Sometimes used loosely in a creative context

📝 In Action

La directora de la orquesta levantó la batuta.

The orchestra conductor raised the baton.

Esta película fue dirigida por una directora muy joven.

This movie was directed by a very young director.

Word Connections

Synonyms

realizadora (filmmaker/director (female))

Common Collocations

directora de cine – Film director (female)
directora teatral – Theater director (female)

💡 Grammar Points

Creative Roles

When referring to artistic leadership, 'directora' is the standard term, covering everything from movie sets to concert halls.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: directora

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'directora'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

director(director (male)) - noun

dirección(direction/management/address) - noun

dirigir(to direct/to manage) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'directora' only used for schools?

No, 'directora' is used for any major female leader or manager, whether it's the head of a bank, a museum, a company, or a film project. It simply means 'female director' or 'female manager'.

What is the difference between 'directora' and 'director'?

They mean the exact same thing, but 'directora' is used when the person holding the position is female, and 'director' is used when the person is male.