How to Say "nonstop" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nonstop” is “directo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito un vuelo directo a Madrid, sin escalas.
I need a direct flight to Madrid, without layovers.
Este es el camino más directo para llegar al centro.
This is the most direct road to get to the center.
La conexión fue directa y funcionó muy bien.
The connection was direct and worked very well.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'directo' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'directa' for feminine words (la ruta directa) and add '-s' for plurals (los vuelos directos).
Confusing Adjective and Adverb
Mistake: “Usar 'directo' para describir un verbo: 'Viajamos directo a la casa.'”
Correction: Use the adverb form 'directamente': 'Viajamos directamente a la casa.' (Though colloquially, 'directo' is sometimes used as an informal adverb.)
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