Dirección: address
Pronunciation: dee-rehk-SYOHN (stress the capital letters)
Dirección means “address” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: address; direction
- How to say it: dee-rehk-SYOHN
- Gender: la dirección
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “dirección” means and how to use it
Dirección means “address” and “direction.” It also appears as a management team (la dirección de la empresa).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la dirección (feminine)
- Plural: las direcciones
Examples with audio
- ¿Cuál es tu dirección?What is your address?
- Voy en esa dirección.I am going in that direction.
- Dame la dirección del hotel.Give me the address of the hotel.
Usage tip
Use “dirección” for both a street address and a direction. The plural is “direcciones,” and “en dirección a” means “toward.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “address” in Spanish?
“address” in Spanish is “dirección.” It is pronounced dee-rehk-SYOHN, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “dirección”?
Say dee-rehk-SYOHN. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “dirección” masculine or feminine?
Dirección is feminine: “la dirección.” The plural is “direcciones.”
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