Spanish word

directriz

Pronunciation

IPA/diɾekˈtɾiθ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpolicy

Example

Debemos seguir la directriz del proyecto.

We must follow the project's policy.

Illustration for directriz (policy)

More examples

Antes de tomar decisiones, el equipo revisó la directriz vigente.

Before making decisions, the team reviewed the current policy.

Core concept

An official project guideline used to set actions and priorities.

Common phrases

  • aplicar la directriz

    apply the policy

  • revisar la directriz

    review the policy

  • actualizar la directriz

    update the policy

Similar words

guía: Helpful instruction or reference that offers steps or tips for performing work.
pauta: Situational guideline giving a clear, practical standard for particular actions.
norma: Established rule or standard that governs acceptable behavior within a group.
directiva: Top-down order or directive from superiors that must be carried out.

Definition in Spanish

Indicaciones o pautas establecidas que orientan decisiones y acciones en un contexto institucional o de proyecto.

Word origin

Derived from Latin directrix, the feminine agent of dirigere 'to guide', the Spanish word names an authoritative policy or guideline.

Usage tips

  • Directriz is close to English directive or guideline in meaning but has a more formal register and commonly appears in official documents rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • guidancenoun
  • guidelinenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • direccióndirectionnoun
  • direccionaldirectionaladjective

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