Spanish Conversation · Level 67
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Spanish word
directiva
Pronunciation
IPA/diɾekˈtiβa/
Meaning
- feminine noundirective, instruction
Example
La empresa emitió una directiva sobre el uso de móviles en el trabajo.
The company issued a directive on the use of mobile phones at work.
More examples
La maestra escribió una directiva en la pizarra.
The teacher wrote an instruction on the board.
El colegio envió una directiva a las familias sobre la entrega de tareas.
The school sent a directive to families about the submission of homework.
Core concept
An official written instruction from management to regulate procedures or responsibilities.
Common phrases
seguir una directiva
follow a directive
cumplir una directiva
comply with a directive
directiva del jefe
boss's directive
Similar words
instrucción: Step-by-step instruction that explains how to perform a particular work task.
orden: A firm command that requires immediate compliance from those addressed.
norma: An established rule or standard that a group is expected to observe.
reglamento: Detailed regulation that specifies procedures and operational rules.
Definition in Spanish
Una norma o política interna dictada por la dirección o la junta directiva de una organización para regular procedimientos, responsabilidades o comportamientos concretos.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish dirigir "to lead" and the Latin-derived suffix -iva (from -tivus), literally 'that directs' and now applied to internal rules and regulations.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in official documents rather than casual speech, so in conversation English speakers often use política or norma instead of directiva.
Other meanings
- ordernoun
- boardnoun
Opposites
- recomendaciónrecommendationnoun
Related words
- directivoexecutivenoun
- directamentedirectlyadverb