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    Dirigidas (en. Targeted)

    /diɾiˈxiðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is aimed at a specific objective.
    The letters directed to the administration were answered quickly.
    Las cartas dirigidas a la administración fueron respondidas rápidamente.
    That is under the direction of someone.
    The activities directed by the teacher were very educational.
    Las actividades dirigidas por el profesor fueron muy educativas.
    That has been ordered or focused towards a particular end.
    The efforts are directed towards improving the quality of service.
    Los esfuerzos están dirigidos a mejorar la calidad del servicio.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dirigir', which comes from the Latin 'dirigere', meaning 'to guide' or 'to orient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Directed to
    That are oriented towards something or someone.
    dirigidas a
    Directed projects
    Projects that are supervised or guided by someone in a position of authority.
    proyectos dirigidos
    Directed classes
    Classes that are conducted by an instructor.
    clases dirigidas

    Related Words

    Direct
    To guide or lead something towards an end.
    dirigir
    Direction
    The action of directing; the orientation or course taken.
    dirección

    Slang Meanings

    Conventionally controlled.
    Decisions in this company are very directed and not flexible.
    Las decisiones en esta empresa son muy dirigidas y poco flexibles.
    They imply strict supervision.
    Their projects are so directed that they lack creativity.
    Sus proyectos son tan dirigidos que les falta creatividad.