Conducían (en. Were driving)

/kon.ðuˈθjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To direct or drive a vehicle.
They were driving on the road when it started to rain.
Ellos conducían por la carretera cuando comenzó a llover.
To guide or manage a situation or process.
The leaders were conducting the meeting very effectively.
Los líderes conducían la reunión con mucha eficacia.
To provide direction to a group.
She was leading a group of students during the trip.
Ella conducía un grupo de estudiantes durante el viaje.

Etymology

From the Latin 'conducere', which means 'to lead together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lead to
To take to a place or to lead to a result.
conducir a
to drive responsibly
To operate a vehicle safely and consciously.
conducir con responsabilidad
to lead the change
To lead a transformation process.
conducir el cambio

Related Words

driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
driving
The action of driving or operating.
conducción
to conduct oneself
To behave or act in a certain way.
conducirse

Slang Meanings

To drive recklessly.
That guy drove like there was no tomorrow.
Ese tipo conducía como si no hubiera mañana.
To drive under the influence.
He was driving drunk after the party.
Conducía ebrio después de la fiesta.