Dirigir
Example: Ela sabe dirigir muito bem na cidade grande.
Definition
"Dirigir" means to control or guide the operation of a vehicle, machine, or process, especially referring to driving a car or directing a course of action. For example, in the phrase 'Ela sabe dirigir muito bem na cidade grande,' it indicates the ability to drive skillfully in a big city.
Etymology
The word "dirigir" comes from the Latin 'dirigere,' which means 'to set straight' or 'to guide.' It combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'in different directions' and 'regere,' meaning 'to rule' or 'to guide.' Did you know that the root 'regere' is also the source of the English word 'regulate'?
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