directivas
/diɾeɡtibas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'directives' is translated into Spanish as directivas.
directivas is used to describe official instructions, formal mandates or regulatory guidelines. It is a term commonly found in administrative, legal or corporate contexts to guide specific processes or behaviors.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the instructions themselves and the people in charge. While directivas refers to the official instructions or guidelines, the word directores refers to the people or directors, who lead an organization.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. Consequently, it must be preceded by feminine articles, such as las or unas. The singular form of this noun is directiva.
How do you pronounce it?
/diɾeɡtibas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American business contexts, referring to las directivas can be a polite way to avoid naming a specific boss when complaining about a policy.
- In many Spanish-speaking corporate environments, the word directiva can also refer to the 'board of directors' as a collective body rather than just the instructions they issue.
- The adjective form, 'directiva', is commonly used to describe high-level roles, such as in 'gestión directiva'. This translates to 'management' or 'leadership' activities rather than just meaning 'instructive'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, haga esto.Please do this.
- Le ruego que realice la siguiente tarea.I request that you perform the following task.
- Haz esto, por favor.Do this, please.
- ¡No te olvides de hacer esto!Don't forget to do this!
- Oye, ayúdame con estoHey, help me with this.
- Por favor, cierre la puerta antes de salir.Please close the door before leaving.
- Por favor, ayuda a tu hermana con sus deberes.Please help your sister with her homework.
- Debemos seguir las nuevas directivas de la empresa.We must follow the new company directives.
- Las directivas del gobierno son muy estrictas.The government directives are very strict.
- El director envió las directivas por correo electrónico.The director sent the directives via email.
Example conversation
In an office, two colleagues are discussing a new policy.
- María¿Has leído las nuevas directivas, Javier?Have you read the new directives, Javier?
- JavierSí, María, las acabo de revisar.Yes, María, I just reviewed them.
- MaríaParecen bastante complicadas de implementar.They seem quite complicated to implement.
- JavierEs verdad, pero tenemos que cumplirlas.It's true, but we have to comply with them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
