How to Say "directory" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “directory” is “directorio” — use 'directorio' when referring to a list of names, addresses, or phone numbers, similar to a phone book or an online contact list. It's also the standard term for a computer folder..
directorio
/dee-rek-toh-ryoh//diɾekˈtoɾjo/
Examples
Busca el número de la oficina en el directorio.
Look for the office number in the directory.
El hotel tiene un directorio con todos los servicios.
The hotel has a directory with all the services.
Estamos actualizando el directorio de miembros del club.
We are updating the club's member directory.
Crea un nuevo directorio para las fotos de las vacaciones.
Create a new directory for the vacation photos.
Identifying the Gender
Since it ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el directorio'.
Professional vs. Casual
In technical settings or programming, 'directorio' is the standard term. In casual computer use, most people say 'carpeta' (folder).
Directorio vs. Dirección
Mistake: “Dime tu directorio para enviarte una carta.”
Correction: Dime tu dirección para enviarte una carta. 'Directorio' is the whole book or list, while 'dirección' is a single address.
catálogo
Examples
He pedido el catálogo de la tienda por internet.
I ordered the store's catalog online.
guía
Examples
Necesitas la guía telefónica para buscar ese número.
You need the phone directory to look up that number.
Directorio vs. Guía vs. Catálogo
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