Dirigir (en. Lead)
/diɾiˈxiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To guide, manage, or conduct a group, organization, or activity.
The director must effectively direct the orchestra.
El director debe dirigir eficazmente la orquesta.
To make something move towards a specific place.
I directed the traffic at the intersection.
Dirigí el tráfico en la intersección.
To direct or write a text, especially in the cinematic or theatrical field.
He decided to direct his first movie last year.
Él decidió dirigir su primera película el año pasado.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to straighten' or 'to guide'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to run a company
To manage a business organization.
dirigir una empresa
to address someone
To speak directly to a person.
dirigir la palabra a alguien
to lead a project
To carry out and supervise the activities of a project.
dirigir un proyecto
Related Words
direction
The action of directing or the place towards which something is directed.
dirección
director
A person who directs something, such as a film or an institution.
director
leader
A person who holds a management position in an organization.
dirigente
Slang Meanings
To give clear instructions.
The boss always directs the team well.
El jefe siempre dirige bien al equipo.
To take control of a situation.
She knows how to manage the matter appropriately.
Ella sabe cómo dirigir el asunto adecuadamente.