direcciones
/diɾeɡθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "addresses" is translated into Spanish as direcciones.
direcciones refers to the locations where buildings are situated or where mail is sent. It can also be used to refer to digital contact points, such as in the phrase dirección de correo electrónico for an email address. Depending on the context, the word can also mean "directions" in the sense of instructions on how to get to a certain place.
What does it mean word for word?
The singular form dirección is etymologically related to the English word "direction", but in Spanish, it serves as the standard word for both a physical or digital address.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun dirección is feminine. Therefore, when using the singular form, you must use the feminine definite article la (la dirección).
How do you pronounce it?
/diɾeɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, dirección is also the standard word for the management or board of directors of a company. If you are looking for the 'address' of a corporate office, you might accidentally find yourself in a meeting with the 'administration'.
- The word dirección can also mean 'the steering' of a vehicle. If a car has a problem with its steering wheel or alignment, a mechanic will say there is a problem with the dirección.
- The word dirección is used in Spanish to describe the act of conducting an orchestra or directing a film. A movie director is called a director because they provide the dirección for the project.
Examples in context
- Estoy recordando sus direcciones.I am remembering their addresses.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of direcciones when remembering locations.Tatoeba #1684065 by marcelostockle, translation #1665863 by Amastan
- No puedo averiguar cómo exportar mis direcciones de correo electrónico a un archivo de texto.I can't figure out how to export my email addresses to a text file.This sentence shows how to use direcciones when discussing exporting email information.Tatoeba #1305501 by marcelostockle, translation #953385 by CK
- Tiene dos direcciones de correo electrónico.He has two email addresses.This sentence demonstrates the use of direcciones in the context of counting email accounts.Tatoeba #10984586 by carlosalberto, translation #10984567 by carlosalberto
- Señor López, ¿me podría indicar cómo llegar a Calle San Martín 123?Mr. López, could you please tell me how to get to 123 San Martín Street?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are organizing a guest list for a party.
- Elena¿Tienes las direcciones de los invitados?Do you have the guests' addresses?
- MateoNo, todavía no tengo las direcciones.No, I don't have the addresses yet.
- ElenaMateo, pásame tu lista de direcciones por favor.Mateo, please send me your list of addresses.
- MateoClaro, Elena, te las envío ahora mismo.Sure, Elena, I will send them to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
