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/diɾekˈθjon/ ES

/diɾekˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

address, direction, management

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Word origin

From Latin directio ('a making straight, a direction'), from dirigere ('to direct'). It covers 'direction, address and management' in Spanish.

Origin
Latin
Root
directio
English cognates
direction, direct

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldirecciones

Examples

¿ ?

Can you give me the exact address of your house?

.

The company changed its management last year.

indicada .

They followed the direction indicated by the map for hours.

, .

I am going in the opposite direction from you, sorry.

.

Note down my address in your diary so you can write to me.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: dirección, vista, deseo and 6 more words.