directamente
/diˌɾeɡtaˈmente/
The English word 'directly' can be translated into Spanish as directamente. Wiktionary also lists en derechura and directe.
Meaning: in a direct manner (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| directamente | /diˌɾeɡtaˈmente/ |
| en derechura | /en deɾeˈt͡ʃuɾa/ |
| directe | /diˈɾeɡte/ |
Directamente is the most straightforward and literal translation of 'directly'.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˌɾeɡtaˈmente/
Did you know?
- The root of directamente traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₃reǵ-, which meant to stretch out or move in a straight line. This same ancient root is the ancestor of the English word 'regal'.
- The Spanish word derecho inside the phrase en derechura means both 'straight' and 'law'. Because of this, the root of the word for going 'directly' is the same as the word for a legal right.
- In Spanish, if you tell someone to go derecho, you are telling them to go 'straight'. However, if you describe a person as derecho, you are often saying they are honest and upright in their character.
Examples in context
- No hablé directamente con Tom.I didn't speak with Tom directly.This sentence shows how to express not speaking with someone directly using directamente.Tatoeba #2419305 by marcelostockle, translation #2291198 by CK
- ¿Por qué no le preguntas directamente?Why don't you ask him directly?This sentence is useful for asking why someone does not ask a person directly using directamente.Tatoeba #2661889 by marcelostockle, translation #2510807 by Hybrid
- Obtuve la información directamente de él.I got the information from him directly.This sentence demonstrates obtaining information directly from someone using directamente.Tatoeba #1803480 by Shishir, translation #260004 by CK
- Ve directamente al puntoGo directly to the point
- Háblame directamente sin rodeosSpeak to me directly without beating around the bush
- Quisiera tratar este asunto en personaI would like to discuss this matter directly/in person
- Sigue caminando de frente y llegarás directamente a la puertaKeep walking straight ahead, and you'll arrive directly at the door
- Dime lo que necesitas de frente, sin rodeosTell me what you need directly, without beating around the bush
- Escribe de forma directa lo que necesitasWrite directly/in a straightforward way what you need
- Proceda de forma directa y sin pausasProceed directly/without pauses
- Vamos directo al grano, ¿cuál es el precio final?Let's get straight to the point, what's the final price?
- Necesitamos respuestas claras y directas, sin rodeosWe need clear and direct answers, no beating around the bush
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a business problem at work.
- AlejandroNecesito hablar directamente con el jefe.I need to speak directly with the boss.
- ElenaÉl está en una reunión ahora mismo.He is in a meeting right now.
- AlejandroDile que me llame directamente.Tell him to call me directly.
- ElenaLo haré en cuanto termine.I will do it as soon as he finishes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “directly” translations and entries directamente, en derechura, directe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries derechura, directamente, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
