Directo
Example: El vuelo directo a Madrid es más rápido que con escalas.
Definition
"Directo" describes something that goes straight from one point to another without any intermediate stops or deviations, such as a flight or route. For example, a "directo" flight to Madrid is faster because it does not have layovers.
Etymology
The word "directo" comes from the Latin word 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'straightforward'. It entered Spanish retaining the idea of something proceeding in a straight line or without interruption. Did you know? The root is shared with the English word 'direct'.
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"Directo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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