Dirigirse (en. Address)

/di.ri.xir.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of heading towards a specific place.

I decided to head to the mall.

Decidí dirigirme al centro comercial.

To speak or communicate something to someone.

The teacher addressed the students to explain the exam.

El profesor se dirigió a los estudiantes para explicar el examen.

To orient or guide someone in a specific direction.

She addressed her colleague to ask for advice.

Ella se dirigió a su colega para pedirle consejo.

From Latin 'dirigĕre', which means 'to direct', 'to guide'.

to address someone

To speak or communicate something to a person.

dirigirse a alguien

to go to a place

To move or head towards a specific place.

dirigirse a un lugar

to go directly

To do something directly or without intermediaries.

dirigirse directamente

to direct

To carry or guide something or someone.

dirigir

direction

The act of orienting or guiding.

direccion

directed

Something that has been directed towards a goal.

dirigido

To head towards an event or activity.

Let's head to the party tonight.

Vamos a dirigirse a la fiesta de esta noche.

To speak to someone informally.

I hope you don't address your friends that way.

Espero que no te dirijas así a tus amigos.