Conducía (en. I was driving)
/konˈduθia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of directing a vehicle or guiding a situation.
He always drove very carefully on wet streets.
Siempre conducía con mucho cuidado por las calles mojadas.
To perform the action of operating a means of transportation.
When I was young, I drove an old car.
Cuando era joven, conducía un coche antiguo.
To be responsible for leading or encouraging an event.
She hosted the television program with great charisma.
Ella conducía el programa de televisión con gran carisma.
Etymology
From Latin 'conducere', which means 'to bring together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drove home
Referring to the action of taking someone to their home.
conducía a casa
drove cautiously
Driving a vehicle carefully to avoid accidents.
conducía con precaución
Related Words
drive
Verb that refers to operating a vehicle.
conducir
driver
Person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
direct
To orient or guide in a specific direction.
dirigir
Slang Meanings
To drive at high speed.
He always drives like a maniac when there's no traffic.
Él siempre conduce como un loco cuando no hay tráfico.
To drive irresponsibly.
You can't drive like that, you're putting everyone at risk.
No puedes conducir así, estás poniendo a todos en peligro.