directo
/diˈɾeɡto/
The English word 'direct' is translated into Spanish as directo.
directo is an adjective meaning straight, constant or without interruption. It can also describe a person who is blunt or straightforward in their speech. To describe a live television or radio broadcast, use the phrase en directo. If you want to express the idea of going straight ahead or facing something directly, you can use the expression de frente.
Meaning: straight, constant, without interruption (adj)
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How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, directo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use directa for feminine singular nouns, directos for masculine plural nouns and directas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈɾeɡto/
Did you know?
- The word directo is a linguistic doublet of derecho. While the former means 'direct' and the latter often means 'right' or 'law' it comes from the same Latin root.
- In Spanish music and theatre terminology, a directo can refer to a live performance where the artist is singing without a pre-recorded track.
- The term en directo is used for live broadcasts, but to say a person is 'live' on stage, a speaker might instead use en vivo.
Examples in context
- Voy a ser directo.I'll be direct.This sentence shows how to use directo when describing a person's manner of speaking.Tatoeba #4317619 by pchamorro, translation #2247667 by CK
- ¿Es un vuelo directo?Is it a direct flight?This sentence uses directo to describe a flight.Tatoeba #1296593 by marcelostockle, translation #42219 by CK
- ¿Hay un tren directo a Barcelona?Is there a direct train to Barcelona?This sentence uses directo to describe a train.Tatoeba #10046594 by manufrutos, translation #9741143 by traeton
- Por favor, sigue el camino directo hacia la salida.Please, follow the direct path to the exit.
- ¿Puedes ir directamente a mi casa después del trabajo?Can you come straight to my house after work?
- Sigue derecho hasta llegar a la estación de autobuses.Go straight until you reach the bus station.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a route for a hiking trip.
- Mateo¿Es este el camino directo al río?Is this the direct path to the river?
- ElenaNo, tenemos que dar un rodeo.No, we have to take a detour.
- MateoQué lástima, yo quería un trayecto directo.That's a shame, I wanted a direct route.
- ElenaLo siento, Mateo, pero no hay otra opción.I'm sorry, Mateo, but there is no other option.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “direct” translations and entries directo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries directo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
