director
/diɾeɡˈtoɾ/masculine
The English word 'director' is translated into Spanish as director. If unsure, use director. Wiktionary also lists directora.
Meaning: someone who directs (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| director | /diɾeɡˈtoɾ/ | masculine |
| directora | /diɾeɡˈtoɾa/ | feminine |
The term director refers to someone who directs. In formal contexts, 'Director general' is used to refer to someone in a high-ranking position as a general director. In the business world, the term Gerente is commonly used to refer to a director or manager.
Which one should you use?
Use director for a male director and directora for a female director.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term realizador may be used instead of director when referring to film directors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of director is directora.
How do you pronounce it?
/diɾeɡˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American corporate hierarchies, a director may be subordinate to a gerente, which is the opposite of the typical English corporate structure.
- In a Spanish choir or orchestra, the director is often addressed with the honorific Maestro, regardless of whether they have a formal teaching degree.
- When referring to a board of directors, Spanish uses junta directiva, where junta literally means a 'joint' or 'gathering'.
Examples in context
- El director regañó a Tom.The director reprimanded Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing the word director used in a context of reprimanding someone.Tatoeba #9177169 by ignacio, translation #9176887 by CK
- Él es un director importante.He's an important director.This sentence shows the word director being used to describe someone's importance.Tatoeba #6626984 by Schuager, translation #6626983 by Schuager
- ¿Puedo hablar con el director?Can I speak with the director?This sentence is useful for requesting to speak with the director.Tatoeba #5515175 by baudelaire, translation #5515396 by Mar1L
- El director de la empresaThe director of the company
- La directora general de la organizaciónThe general director of the organization
- El jefe del departamentoThe department director
- El gerente de producciónThe production director
- Mi amigo es el director de esa películaMy friend is the director of that movie
- Ese directorcito es muy talentosoThat little director is very talented
- El realizador de esa película es reconocidoThe director of that film is well-known
- Pedro Almodóvar es un conocido director de cine españolPedro Almodóvar is a well-known Spanish film director
- Los directores son personas importantes en una organizaciónDirectors are important people in an organization
- El director de marketingThe marketing director
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a person at their company.
- María¿Quién es ese hombre?Who is that man?
- JavierEs el director de la empresa.He is the director of the company.
- María¿Es un buen director?Is he a good director?
- JavierSí, es un director muy amable.Yes, he is a very kind director.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “director” translations and entries director, directora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
