direction

dirección, sentido

Lado hacia el que alguien o algo se mueve, mira o apunta.

En inglés sencillo: The way that someone or something moves, faces, or points.

• Go in that direction.
• The wind changed direction.
• Are we walking in the right direction?

Cómo se usa: in a direction (The car went in the wrong direction.)

Sinónimos: way, bearing

Expresiones frecuentes: opposite direction, same direction, direction of travel, direction of movement

instrucción, indicación

Indicaciones sobre qué hacer, cómo hacerlo o cómo llegar a un lugar.

En inglés sencillo: Instructions explaining what to do, how to do something, or how to reach a place.

• Please read the directions first.
• He gave me directions to the hotel.
• Did you follow the directions on the packet?

Cómo se usa: directions to somewhere (Could you give me directions to the station?); directions for doing something (The box has directions for making the cake.)

Sinónimos: instruction, guidance

Expresiones frecuentes: follow a direction, written direction, give a direction

dirección, gestión

Trabajo de organizar y controlar una actividad, un grupo o una organización.

En inglés sencillo: The work of controlling and organizing an activity, group, or organization.

• She took over direction of the project.
• The choir performs under his direction.
• Who is responsible for the artistic direction?

Cómo se usa: under the direction of someone (The project grew under the direction of a new manager.)

Sinónimos: management, leadership, supervision

Expresiones frecuentes: under someone’s direction, artistic direction, direction of something

orientación, guía

Ayuda o consejos que indican qué hacer o qué objetivo seguir.

En inglés sencillo: Help or advice that shows someone what to do or which goal to follow.

• I need some direction.
• The team looked to its coach for direction.
• His advice gave my work a clear direction.

Cómo se usa: direction from someone (She looked for direction from her teacher.)

Sinónimos: guidance, advice

Expresiones frecuentes: need direction, clear direction, direction from someone