Directorio (en. Directory)

/diɾekˈtoɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
In computing, a folder that contains related files.
Save your documents in the appropriate directory to avoid losing them.
Guarda tus documentos en el directorio adecuado para no perderlos.
Organized list of names, addresses, and other relevant data.
The company directory includes the contact information of all employees.
El directorio de la empresa incluye la información de contacto de todos los empleados.
File that facilitates the location of something.
The telephone directory is useful for finding phone numbers.
El directorio telefónico es útil para encontrar números de teléfono.

Etymology

From Latin 'directorium', which means 'guide' or 'written direction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Telephone directory
List of phone numbers of people or companies.
directorio telefónico
Business directory
Compendium that contains the contact information of different businesses.
directorio de empresas
Electronic directory
Digital database that groups contact data.
directorio electrónico

Related Words

Director (feminine)
Person who leads an organization or activity.
directora
To direct
To exercise authority or leadership over a group.
dirigir
Direction
Instruction about where something is located.
dirección

Slang Meanings

List of contacts on a mobile phone.
I need to update the contact directory on my phone.
Tengo que actualizar el directorio de contactos en mi celular.
Index of information in an application.
The directory of this app helps me find what I need quickly.
El directorio de esta app me ayuda a encontrar lo que necesito rápido.