How to Say "i direct" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i direct” is “dirijo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

dirijo

verbB1

giving instructions or guiding movement

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Examples

Yo dirijo el departamento de ventas.

I manage the sales department.

Dirijo mis esfuerzos a terminar el proyecto hoy.

I am directing my efforts toward finishing the project today.

Me dirijo a usted para pedirle un favor.

I am addressing you to ask a favor.

The G-to-J Spelling Switch

In Spanish, the letter 'g' sounds like an 'h' before 'e' or 'i', but like a hard 'g' (as in goat) before 'o'. To keep the raspy 'h' sound in the 'I' form, we swap the 'g' for a 'j'.

Avoid the 'G' in Writing

Mistake: “Yo dirigo”

Correction: Yo dirijo. Remember to use a 'j' so it doesn't sound like 'dee-REE-go'.

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Related Translations

i address→i lead→i manage→

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