Dirigida (en. Addressed)

/diɾiˈxiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that something or someone has been oriented towards a specific goal.
The campaign is directed at a youth audience.
La campaña está dirigida a un público juvenil.
Refers to an action that has been supervised or controlled by a person or entity.
The meeting was led by the project manager.
La reunión fue dirigida por el gerente del proyecto.
Describes a letter or message sent to a specific person.
This document is addressed to Mrs. Pérez.
Este documento está dirigido a la señora Pérez.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dirigir', from the Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to straighten' or 'to guide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Directed letter
A letter sent to a specific person.
Carta dirigida
Directed address
Indicates a clear orientation or guidance towards something.
Dirección dirigida
Directed project
A project that has supervision or leadership.
Proyecto dirigido

Related Words

to direct
To indicate the way or the method of doing something.
dirigir
director
A person who directs or supervises something.
director
direction
The act of directing or the position towards which something is directed.
dirección

Slang Meanings

When something is done precisely or intentionally.
That action was very directed towards what we wanted to achieve.
Esa acción estuvo muy dirigida hacia lo que queríamos lograr.
Referring to someone who has a clear or determined focus.
She is very directed in her professional career.
Ella es muy dirigida en su carrera profesional.