dirigida
“dirigida” means “directed” in Spanish (guided or managed by someone).
directed, addressed to
Also: aimed at, supervised
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Esta es una actividad dirigida para niños.
A2This is a supervised activity for children.
La carta estaba dirigida a mi madre.
B1The letter was addressed to my mother.
Es una película dirigida por una mujer joven.
B1It is a movie directed by a young woman.
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Quick Quiz: dirigida
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Which of these would you describe as 'una actividad dirigida'?
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From the verb 'dirigir', which comes from the Latin word 'dirigere', meaning to set something in a straight line or guide it.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dirigida' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the past participle of the verb 'dirigir' (like 'directed' in English), but it is very often used as an adjective to describe things that are guided or addressed to someone.
Does 'dirigida' always mean 'addressed to'?
Not always, but it's very common. It can also mean 'aimed at' (like a marketing campaign) or 'led by' (like an orchestra or a class).