Dirigir
Example: Ella sabe dirigir el equipo durante las reuniones importantes.
Definition
"Dirigir" means to guide, manage, or lead a group, organization, or activity, especially by making decisions and giving instructions. For example, in the phrase 'Ella sabe dirigir el equipo durante las reuniones importantes,' it refers to her ability to lead the team effectively during important meetings.
Etymology
The word "dirigir" comes from the Latin verb 'dirigere,' which means 'to set straight' or 'to direct.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean guiding or leading others. Did you know? The root 'rigere' relates to being straight or upright, hinting that 'dirigir' originally implied setting a straight path.
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"Dirigir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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