Directos (en. Direct)
/diˈɾektos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who speak frankly.
He is very direct in the way he expresses things.
Es muy directo en su forma de expresar las cosas.
Paths or routes that go from one point to another without changing direction.
We took the direct route to arrive faster.
Tomamos el camino directo para llegar más rápido.
adjective
That is carried out without intermediaries.
Direct ones are more effective than those communicated through emails.
Los directos son más efectivos que los comunicados a través de correos.
Actions that are carried out immediately.
He prefers direct solutions to problems.
Él prefiere soluciones directas a los problemas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'in a straight line'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to direct
Refers to someone who acts without concealment.
a directos
live
Transmitted in real time, especially on television or radio.
en directo
Related Words
to direct
To lead or guide something to a specific place.
dirigir
direction
The path or course taken towards a place.
dirección
Slang Meanings
To speak without filters.
Today I am very direct, without beating around the bush.
Hoy estoy muy directo, sin rodeos.
To act frankly.
In this group, everyone is direct when giving their opinion.
En este grupo, todos son directos al dar su opinión.