Conducir (en. Drive)
/kondo̞θir/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To direct a vehicle.
She knows how to drive very well.
Ella sabe conducir muy bien.
To take something to a place.
I am going to drive the report to the meeting.
Voy a conducir el informe a la reunión.
To guide or lead an activity.
He will lead the research project.
Él conducirá el proyecto de investigación.
Etymology
From the Latin 'conducere', meaning 'to lead together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lead to
to take someone to a place.
conducir a
to drive well
to operate a vehicle safely.
conducir bien
to drive fast
to operate a vehicle at high speed.
conducir rápido
Related Words
behavior
Behavior or way of acting of a person.
conducta
driver
Person who operates a vehicle.
conductor
driving
The action of driving or the manner in which it is carried out.
conducción
Slang Meanings
To hit the wheel
Don't worry, I'll hit the wheel all the way to the beach.
No te preocupes, yo echo el volante hasta la playa.
To step on the accelerator
When you see a friend on the street, you just step on the accelerator.
Cuando ves un amigo por la calle, solo pisas el acelerador.