Spanish word

directo

Pronunciation

IPA/diˈɾekto/

Meaning

  • adjectivedirect

Example

Quiero una respuesta directa, por favor.

I'd like a direct answer, please.

Illustration for directo (direct)

More examples

La conversación fue directa y productiva.

The conversation was direct and productive.

Core concept

A straight, unbroken line between two people.

Common phrases

  • respuesta directa

    direct answer

  • comunicación directa

    direct communication

  • contacto directo

    direct contact

Similar words

franco: Communicates boldly and candidly, unafraid to state uncomfortable truths.
sincero: Reveals inner feelings honestly, speaking from the heart without pretending.
claro: Makes intentions and explanations clear and unambiguous.
honesto: Conveys facts and decisions with integrity, avoiding falsehoods.

Definition in Spanish

Que expresa algo con claridad y sin rodeos, hablando de forma franca y sin suavizar.

Word origin

Derived from Latin directus 'straight', from dirigere 'to guide', with the idea of going 'straight to the point' producing the sense of speaking clearly and without circumlocution.

Usage tips

  • The word also commonly means 'nonstop' (vuelo directo) and 'live' for broadcasts (en directo), so check context before translating 'directo' as 'frank'.

Other meanings

  • candidadjective
  • nonstopadjective
  • live broadcastnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • directamentedirectlyadverb

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