Direccion (en. Address)

/di-rek-'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Orientation or position of a place in relation to another.
I need the address of this street.
Necesito la dirección de esta calle.
Instruction or guide to reach a place.
He gave me the address of his house.
Él me dio la dirección de su casa.
Management or administration of an organization or company.
The company's address announced new changes.
La dirección de la compañía anunció nuevos cambios.

Etymology

From Latin 'directio', which means 'the action of directing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

correct direction
Route or path that leads to a suitable or desired destination.
dirección correcta
take direction
Start heading toward a specific place.
tomar dirección
give direction
Offer instructions on how to get to a place.
dar dirección
change direction
Alter the course or path previously established.
cambiar de dirección

Related Words

direct
To guide or lead something to a destination.
dirigir
administration
Action of managing an organization or resources.
administración
location
Situation or place where something is located.
localización

Slang Meanings

I'm going to give you the address.
When someone asks how to get to a place.
Cuando alguien pregunta cómo llegar a un lugar.
To throw direction.
When someone orients toward a course in a conversation.
Cuando alguien se orienta hacia un rumbo en una conversación.