How to Say "to conduct" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to conduct” is “dirigir” — use 'dirigir' when 'to conduct' means to lead or guide a group of people, such as an orchestra, choir, or meeting..
dirigir
/dee-ree-HEER//di.ɾiˈxiɾ/
Examples
Ella dirige la orquesta sinfónica de la ciudad.
She directs the city's symphony orchestra.
Mi jefe dirige el departamento de marketing.
My boss manages the marketing department.
El presidente dirigió un mensaje a la nación anoche.
The president addressed a message to the nation last night.
The 'g' to 'j' Change
In the 'yo' form of the present tense, the spelling changes from 'dirigir' to 'dirijo'. This is only to keep the hard 'H' sound (like the Spanish 'j') that you hear in the infinitive.
Forgetting the spelling change
Mistake: “Yo dirigo.”
Correction: Yo dirijo. Remember the 'j' sound is crucial for the first-person present tense.
practicar
/prak-ti-KAR//prak.tiˈkaɾ/
Examples
El cirujano debe practicar la operación esta tarde.
The surgeon must perform the operation this afternoon.
La policía practicó un registro en la casa del sospechoso.
The police conducted a search of the suspect's house.
Formal Procedures
In formal Spanish, 'practicar' is often preferred over 'hacer' (to do) when referring to carrying out official or technical procedures.
Dirigir vs. Practicar
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