Diríjase (en. Please address)

/diˈɾi.xa.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give instructions or indicate the path to follow.
If you have any doubts, go to the information desk.
Si tiene dudas, diríjase a la mesa de información.
To attend to or address someone in a formal manner.
Please, go to the director to discuss your proposal.
Por favor, diríjase al director para hablar sobre su propuesta.
To focus or direct attention towards a direction.
Head south until you reach the station.
Se dirija hacia el sur hasta llegar a la estación.

Etymology

From the verb 'dirigir', which comes from the Latin 'dirigere', composed of 'di-' (towards) and 'regere' (to guide, to govern).

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to
Instruction for someone to go or communicate with a specific person or place.
diríjase a
you go when
It is used to guide someone on when to act or move.
dirígete cuando

Related Words

direct
To guide or manage something towards a goal.
dirigir
direction
The path or place towards which one is going.
dirección
leader
A person who exercises leadership or control over something.
dirigente

Slang Meanings

Get straight to the point.
If you have a question, go straight to the point.
Si tienes una pregunta, dirígete directo al punto.
Do what should be done.
In this situation, you should simply act as expected.
En esta situación, simplemente debes dirígete como se espera.