Dirigirme (en. Address)

/diɾiˈxiɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move towards a specific place.

I am going to address the store to buy bread.

Voy a dirigirme a la tienda para comprar pan.

To orient or guide someone in a direction.

She offered to guide me on my first day in the office.

Ella se ofreció a dirigirme durante mi primer día en la oficina.

To call or direct a word to someone.

I would like to address the audience before starting the presentation.

Me gustaría dirigirme al público antes de comenzar la presentación.

From Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to set in line' or 'to guide.'

to address you

To call or speak directly with you.

dirigirme a ti

to address a place

To go towards a specific destination.

dirigirme a un lugar

I address you

Formal expression when speaking to a group of people.

me dirijo a ustedes

to direct

To orient or lead something or someone.

dirigir

direction

The place or point towards which one must go.

dirección

directive

Instruction or rule that must be followed.

directiva

To speed up towards a destination.

I am going to hurry home because it is raining.

Voy a dirigirme rápido a casa porque está lloviendo.

To speak directly with someone.

I am going to address my boss to ask for a favor.

Voy a dirigirme a mi jefe para pedirle un favor.