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directores

dee-rek-toh-rehs/diɾekˈtoɾes/

“directores” means “directors” in Spanish (people in charge of a company or film).

directors

Also: principals, conductors, managers
NounmA2
A person sitting in a tall director's chair on a movie set, holding a megaphone and looking at a scene.

📝 In Action

Los directores de la empresa se reúnen hoy.

A2

The company directors are meeting today.

Varios directores de cine ganaron premios.

B1

Several movie directors won awards.

Los directores de las escuelas locales hablaron con los padres.

A2

The principals of the local schools spoke with the parents.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • empleados (employees)
  • subordinados (subordinates)

Common Collocations

  • junta de directores – board of directors
  • directores ejecutivos – executive directors
  • directores creativos – creative directors

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "directores" in Spanish:

conductors→directors→managers→principals→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: directores

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'The school principals' (referring to a mixed group)?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'. It comes from the idea of someone who keeps things on the right path.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: directeursItalian: direttoriEnglish: directors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'directores' refer to a group of only women?

No, if the group is entirely female, you should use 'directoras'. 'Directores' is used for all-male groups or mixed-gender groups.

Is it used for movie directors too?

Yes, 'directores de cine' is the standard way to refer to film directors.