directo
/diˈɾeɡto/masculine
In Spanish, 'live stream' can be translated as directo. Wiktionary also lists emisión en directo and transmisión en vivo.
Meaning: Internet broadcast (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| directo | /diˈɾeɡto/ | masculine |
| emisión en directo | /emisjon en diɾeɡto/ (from spelling rules) | Spain, feminine |
| transmisión en vivo | /tɾansmisjon en bibo/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, feminine |
The term refers to an Internet broadcast. In digital contexts, content creators often use the colloquial phrase hacer un directo to mean 'to host a live stream'.
Which one should you use?
The word directo acts as a shorthand noun for 'live stream' in casual digital contexts, especially in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, emisión en directo is a common way to refer to a live broadcast or live stream. In Latin America, transmisión en vivo is the standard term. Specifically in Mexico, transmisión en línea can also be used to denote a live stream.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to describe a broadcast as being 'live' using an adverbial phrase, use en vivo.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈɾeɡto/
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Examples in context
- Mañana haré un directo en Twitch.I'll do a live stream on Twitch tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use the word directo when talking about hosting a stream on a specific platform.
- La transmisión en vivo de la conferencia comenzará a las 10 am.The live stream of the conference will begin at 10 am.
- Hoy habrá un stream en directo del concierto en nuestro sitio web oficial.Today there will be a live stream of the concert on our official website.
- No te pierdas la emisión en directo de la ceremonia de inauguración.Don't miss the live stream of the opening ceremony.
- Vamos a hacer un streaming en vivo del partido de fútbol en nuestro canal de YouTube.We are going to do a live stream of the soccer match on our YouTube channel.
- ¿Estás viendo el stream en directo del evento musical? ¡Es increíble!Are you watching the live stream of the musical event? It's incredible!
- No pude asistir, pero gracias a la transmisión en directo pude disfrutar del concierto desde casa.I couldn't attend, but thanks to the live stream I could enjoy the concert from home.
- El directo de hoy fue muy divertido.Today's live stream was very fun.
- No me perdí el directo de la cantante.I didn't miss the singer's live stream.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a favorite creator.
- JavierSofía, ¿viste el directo de anoche?Sofía, did you see last night's live stream?
- SofíaNo, no pude entrar al directo.No, I couldn't join the live stream.
- JavierFue increíble, hablamos mucho con él.It was incredible, we talked with him a lot.
- SofíaVoy a ver la grabación ahora.I am going to watch the recording now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “live stream” translations and entries directo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries directo, emisión, en, transmisión, vivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
