Dirigió (en. Led)

/di.ri.ˈxio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To lead or guide someone or something towards a destination or outcome.
The teacher directed the students in their final project.
El maestro dirigió a los estudiantes en su proyecto final.
To make a group act in a specific way.
The actress directed the play with great passion.
La actriz dirigió la obra con mucha pasión.
To control or manage a company, activity, or institution.
She led the electoral campaign with great success.
Ella dirigió la campaña electoral con gran éxito.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to guide, to direct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to direct attention
To concentrate interest or focus on a specific topic.
dirigir la atención
to direct a message
To convey a clear communication to a specific audience.
dirigir un mensaje
to lead a meeting
To conduct an assembly or meeting in an organized and effective manner.
dirigir una reunión
to direct one's gaze
To orient one's eyes towards a specific object or direction.
dirigir la mirada

Related Words

director
A person who directs an organization or a team.
director
direction
The action or effect of directing; it also refers to the place where someone is located.
dirección
executive
A position or role related to the management of a company or organization.
directivo

Slang Meanings

To take charge or control in an informal situation.
When the boss left, I led the meeting.
Cuando se fue el jefe, yo dirigí la reunión.
To be the one who leads in a social situation.
At the party, Juan always directed the activities.
En la fiesta, Juan siempre dirigió las actividades.