Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
directivo
Pronunciation
IPA/diɾekˈtiβo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmanager
Example
Mi jefe es directivo en la empresa.
My boss is a manager at the company.
More examples
El directivo de la empresa aprobó el presupuesto.
The company manager approved the budget.
Core concept
Member of a company's management team.
Common phrases
directivo de la empresa
company manager
directivo de ventas
sales manager
directivo de recursos humanos
human resources manager
Similar words
jefe: Gives daily work instructions and evaluates direct reports.
gerente: Manages a department or store and handles daily operational tasks.
ejecutivo: Executes high-level corporate strategy and leads strategic initiatives.
administrador: Manages resources and procedures to keep the organization running smoothly.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que tiene responsabilidades de dirección en una empresa u organización y participa en la toma de decisiones.
Word origin
From Spanish director plus the suffix -ivo, ultimately from Latin dirigere 'to direct', giving a word for someone with directing responsibilities.
Usage tips
- Refers to management-level people or the management group rather than an immediate supervisor, so English speakers often use jefe for a direct boss instead of directivo.