Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
reconducir
Pronunciation
IPA/rekonduˈθiɾ/
Meaning
- verbsteer
Example
Quiero reconducir la charla hacia asuntos prácticos.
I want to steer the conversation toward practical topics.
More examples
Intenté reconducir la conversación cuando empezó a divagar.
I tried to redirect the conversation when it started to wander.
Core concept
Hands guiding a speech bubble back toward a central point.
Common phrases
reconducir la conversación
redirect the conversation
reconducir la charla
redirect the talk
Similar words
dirigir: Guides attention or conversation toward a specific point or direction.
llevar: Moves a conversation forward in a chosen direction.
retomar: Resumes a previously interrupted topic or discussion.
orientar: Orients speech or action to align with a goal or purpose.
Definition in Spanish
Volver a dirigir algo hacia una dirección o un tema apropiado, especialmente una conversación, una acción o una situación.
Word origin
From prefix re- 'again' plus conducir 'to lead' (from Latin conducere con- 'together' + ducere 'to lead'), meaning to lead something back toward an appropriate direction.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with la conversación or la discusión and often softened by phrases such as para retomar or si volvemos a to avoid sounding abrupt.