dir
/diɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish slang abbreviation for 'addy' (address) is dir.
dir is used as a slang abbreviation for the word address.
How do you pronounce it?
/diɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a physical 'address' is often described by landmarks rather than just numbers, so asking for the dir might result in directions like 'next to the blue pharmacy'.
- In Spanish, the word dirección is a homonym that can mean both a physical 'address' and the 'management' or 'board of directors' of a company.
- In Mexico, you cannot properly provide a dir without including the colonia. This is the specific neighborhood name, and omitting it can actually make a piece of mail undeliverable.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning to meet for dinner.
- ElenaDaniel, ya estoy saliendo para allá.Daniel, I'm leaving for your place now.
- DanielPerfecto, ¿tienes mi dir?Perfect, do you have my addy?
- ElenaNo, envíamela rápido, por favor.No, send it to me quickly, please.
- DanielTe la mando ahora mismo.I'll send it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
