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    Directo (en. Straight)

    /diˈɾek.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has no deviations in its path.
    I took the direct route to get there faster.
    Tomé la ruta directa para llegar más rápido.
    That acts without beating around the bush.
    He was very direct in expressing his opinion.
    Fue muy directo al expresar su opinión.
    That refers to communication without intermediaries.
    The speech was direct and clear.
    El discurso fue directo y claro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'rect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go straight to the point
    To speak frankly about a specific topic.
    ir directo al grano
    direct and non-stop
    To travel without intermediate stops.
    directo y sin escalas
    tell a straightforward story
    To tell something clearly and without complications.
    contar una historia directa

    Related Words

    direction
    The path or route taken.
    dirección
    director
    A person who directs or coordinates activities.
    director
    to direct
    To lead or guide something toward a specific place or goal.
    dirigir

    Slang Meanings

    To speak clearly without beating around the bush.
    He was always direct, he never liked to beat around the bush.
    Siempre fue directo, nunca le gustó andar con rodeos.
    To approach someone without intermediaries.
    In the bar, he decided to be direct and talk to her immediately.
    En el bar, decidió ser directo y hablarle de inmediato.