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How to Say "addresses" in Spanish

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direcciones

/dee-rek-SYOH-nes//diɾekˈθjones/

nounA2general
Use 'direcciones' when referring to the physical location of a place or the details needed for mailing.
A cheerful, blue, two-story house with a red roof standing on a green lawn next to a simple wooden mailbox.

Examples

Necesito actualizar todas las direcciones en mi libreta.

I need to update all the addresses in my notebook.

El paquete fue enviado a dos direcciones diferentes.

The package was sent to two different addresses.

Singular vs. Plural

This meaning refers to multiple physical locations. If you are talking about only one location, you must use the singular: 'la dirección'.

dirige

dee-REE-heh/diˈɾi.xe/

verbB2general
Use 'dirige' when talking about directing a letter, speech, or other communication towards a specific person or entity.
A character standing on a small wooden stage speaking into a microphone, while a single listener in the audience looks up directly at them, acknowledging the speech.

Examples

Ella siempre dirige sus cartas al departamento correcto.

She always addresses her letters to the correct department.

El orador dirige su mensaje a los jóvenes.

The speaker aims his message at young people.

The Reflexive Form

The verb 'dirigirse' (to head toward, to address oneself) is much more common for movement: 'Él se dirige al teatro' (He is heading to the theater).

discursos

/dee-SKOOR-sohs//disˈkuɾsos/

nounA2formal
Use 'discursos' when referring to formal spoken communications or speeches.
A person standing behind a simple wooden podium, speaking to a group of people sitting in front of them.

Examples

El director dio dos discursos durante la ceremonia.

The principal gave two speeches during the ceremony.

No me gustan los discursos muy largos.

I don't like very long speeches.

Los políticos preparan sus discursos con mucho cuidado.

Politicians prepare their speeches very carefully.

Gender and Number

This word is the plural form of 'discurso.' Since it is masculine, you must use masculine markers like 'los' (the), 'unos' (some), or 'muchos' (many).

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: “Hacer un discurso.”

Correction: Dar un discurso or Pronunciar un discurso.

Direcciones vs. Dirige

The most common confusion is between 'direcciones' (locations) and 'dirige' (to direct communication). Remember that 'direcciones' is a noun for place details, while 'dirige' is a verb meaning to send something to someone.

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