How to Say “Direction” in Spanish

dirección
/diɾeɡˈθjon/feminine
The English word direction translates to Spanish as dirección.
The word dirección is used to mean guidance or instruction. It also refers to a person's or a building's physical address.
Meaning: guidance, instruction (noun)

Which one should you use?

While English uses the word 'direction' for both guidance and a physical path, in Spanish, dirección covers all these meanings, including physical address and management.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of dirección is direcciones.

How do you pronounce it?

/diɾeɡˈθjon/

Did you know?

  • While dirección means guidance, the word sentido is often used when referring to the physical orientation of something, such as a one-way street called sentido único.
  • The word dirección is used to describe the act of conducting an orchestra or directing a film, known as dirección musical or dirección cinematográfica.
  • The root of dirección comes from the Latin dīrigō, which literally meant to make straight or to set right.

Examples in context

  • Toma iba en esa dirección.
    Tom was going in that direction.
    This sentence is useful for showing movement in a specific dirección.
    Tatoeba #7870979 by Seael, translation #7543587 by CK
  • ¿En qué dirección ha ido él?
    Which direction did he go?
    This sentence is useful for asking about a specific dirección.
    Tatoeba #1114516 by marcelostockle, translation #292045 by CH
  • ¿Qué dirección debería elegir?
    Which direction should I choose?
    This sentence is useful for asking which dirección to choose.
    Tatoeba #10465162 by Seael, translation #9718862 by ariarin
  • Perdóneme, ¿puede indicarme cómo llegar a…?
    Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to…?
  • Disculpe, ¿podría orientarme hacia…?
    Excuse me, could you guide me to…?
  • ¿Me podría decir dónde queda…?
    Could you tell me where… is located?
  • ¿Dónde está la estación de tren más cercana?
    Where is the nearest train station?
  • ¿Cómo llego al museo del Prado?
    How do I get to the Prado Museum?
  • ¿Podría decirme el camino hacia el parque?
    Could you tell me the way to the park?
  • ¿Hay una farmacia por aquí?
    Is there a pharmacy around here?
  • Siga recto hasta llegar a…
    Go straight until you reach…
  • Gire a la derecha/izquierda en la próxima calle.
    Turn right/left at the next street.
  • Cruce la avenida y encontrará el restaurante a su izquierda.
    Cross the avenue, and you'll find the restaurant on your left.
  • El museo está a dos cuadras de aquí.
    The museum is two blocks away from here.
  • Oye, ¿cómo llego a…?
    Hey, how do I get to…?
  • Perdona, ¿me puedes decir dónde queda…?
    Sorry, can you tell me where… is located?
  • ¿Sabes cómo llegar al centro comercial?
    Do you know how to get to the mall?
  • 35 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Sofía is asking Alejandro for help with a project.

  1. Sofía

    Necesito un poco de dirección para este trabajo.
    I need some guidance for this assignment.
  2. Alejandro

    Claro, yo te doy la dirección necesaria.
    Sure, I will give you the necessary instruction.
  3. Sofía

    Gracias, Alejandro, me siento perdida.
    Thank you, Alejandro, I feel lost.
  4. Alejandro

    No te preocupes, Sofía, lo haremos juntos.
    Don't worry, Sofía, we will do it together.

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