dirigida
dee-ree-HEE-dah
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'A' Ending
This word ends in 'a' because it describes things that are feminine, like 'la carta' (the letter) or 'la clase' (the class).
Using 'a' or 'por'
Use 'a' when saying who a message is for (dirigida a ti) and 'por' to say who is leading an action (dirigida por el jefe).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Matching
Mistake: "El correo está dirigida a ti."
Correction: El correo está dirigido a ti. Since 'correo' is masculine, the ending must change to 'o'. Use 'dirigida' only for feminine words like 'la nota'.
⭐ Usage Tips
In the Gym
If you see 'clases dirigidas' at a Spanish gym, it means they are group classes with an instructor rather than just lifting weights on your own.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dirigida
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would you describe as 'una actividad dirigida'?
📚 More Resources
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).